James William Holmes [SEP] convicted of
James William Holmes
James William Holmes (December 14, 1956 – August 3, 1994) was executed at the age of 37 for the January 8, 1981 murder of Donald Lehman. Darryl Richley and Hoyt Clines were also executed on the same day for the murder of Lehman.
The murder.
Donald Lehman, his wife Virginia, and their daughter Vicki were at their home when four men wearing ski masks rang the doorbell and forced their way inside. Lehman was shot three times and severely beaten with a motorcycle
no pardons. This was due to his death shortly after taking office.
John Tyler.
Whig president John Tyler pardoned, commuted or rescinded the convictions of 209 people. Among them are:
- Alexander William Holmes – sailor convicted of voluntary manslaughter ("U.S. v. Holmes"); pardoned
James K. Polk.
Democratic president James K. Polk pardoned, commuted or rescinded the convictions of 268 people. Among them are:
- John C. Frémont – convicted by court martial of mutiny. Frémont later became