A judge has ruled that Ralph Leroy Menzies is competent enough to be executed for the 1986 kidnapping and death of a Utah woman. Her son said her family is pleased by the ruling.

A reprieve was Smith's last legal avenue to avoid execution. The Tennessee Department of Correction served Smith his last meal at 5:30 p.m. May 21, according to spokesperson Dorinda Carter.

Her daughter, Lotlot de Leon, confirmed the news through a social media post. The post read: “It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nora Aunor, our beloved mother, celebrated ...