Gay groups continue to press to stop execution
Several national gay and lesbian groups are asking North Carolina Governor Mike Easley to stay Eddie Hartman's execution, which is set for Friday. Hartman's sexuality and history of sexual abuse as a child are factors that supporters hope can save his life. Hartman admitted he drank 16 beers before shooting his roommate in the head. Hartman buried the man in a barn and took off with his money and his car. Although Hartman admitted his guilt, his lawyers believe the prosecutor's remarks that Hartman was gay inflamed the jury, sending Hartman to death row. WRAL
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