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Show DeCorso apologizes to fantily UTAH DIGEST his wife to his family, I would lay down SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Convicted killer Michael Scott DeCorso apologized my life and do so gladly at this time," yesterday to the family of the woman he DeCorso said. "I wish there was more I could say I wish there was more I could murdered, saying he would give his life do." to bring her back. DeCorso, a 27-year-old emergency PeCorso addressed jurors empaneled medical technician and former Midvale to decide his fate and Luis Martinez, the husband of Margaret Martinez, who was firefighter, also told the court he felt life imprisonment tortured and would be a killed in harsher February 1994. punishment "To Mr. than the death Martinez and penalty. his famil y, I His want them to stepfather, know that I am Mick very sorry and .,,Alexander, was deeply regretful ~among those of their loss," ~testifying DeCorso said !=!earlier who said before defense d they do not attorneys rested ~believe in the penalty <DeCorso phase of the ~ deserves the case. death penalty. Prosecutors Convicted killer Michael DeCorso apologizes "My opinion are seeking the yesterday to the family of Margaret Martinez. is that he death penalty should receive against DeCorso, who was convicted earlier this life imprison-ment," Alexander said. "I feel there has been a crime committed month of the aggravated murder of 50and there should be restitution of some year-old Margaret Martinez. Her sort. However, I don't see there's husband listened calmly as DeCorso anything to be gained through the death spoke. Other family members wept. penalty." " If I could give my life to bring back Judge Dee Benson said he would recommend Wood serve tin1e in a Las Vegas penitentiary. In a separate hearing yesterday, Benson ordered Raymond Hixson to serve 150 hours of community service at a hospital and fined him $150,000. Benson also sentenced him to one year of probation to ensure the fine is paid. Both men were ordered to pay $100 apiece for a victim assessment fee. In handing down Hixson's more lenient sentence, Benson cited the former chief executive's poor health. Defense attorney Peter St irba said Hixson has had five heart surgeries to date. The judge also said he did not fault Hixson, 70, as much as Wood. RED CROSS COLLECTS SOME $14,000 AFTER FATAL FIRE: The Red Cross of Northern Utah has collected more than $14,000 to help families displaced by an apartment fire that killed four people last m onth. The donations range from a $3,000 check to $2 in change from an 11-year-old boy. One SIO donation came from a woman who wrote in a letter that she wanted to send more but recently lost her job. "The community has really stepped up," said Jeannie Young, Red Cross director of public support. Young said the Red Cross will spend nearly $40,000 to help surviving fire victims find new apartments, buy fumi ture, clothes, bed linens and other necessary home Ltems. REP. DAVID BRESNAHAN CHARGED WITH WEAPONS VIOLATION: Prosecutors TWO EX-BONNEVILLE PACIFIC EXECUTIVES SENTENCED; THIRD MAY WITHDRAW PLEA: Two form er yesterday filed misdemeanor criminal weapons charges against state Rep. David Bresnahan, R-West Jordan, for firing a warning shot while chasing a pair of alleged hitand-run drivers. Chief Deputy Salt Lake County District Attorney Bud Ellett said Bresnahan could face up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000 if convicted of unlawfully firing his handgun in a public place on Oct. 5. Bonneville Pacific Corp. chief executives were sentenced yesterday on tax and securities fraud charges. A federal judge said former company president Wynn Johnson, who had pleaded guilty earlier, wants to withdraw his plea. Robert L. Wood was sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison. U.S. District • ok No Further Sat 9 am - 7 pm Mon-Fri 9 am - 9 pm will be interviewinq for emplo1Jee1 633 S. M a in St. Cedar C ity, UT 84720 (801 ) 867-9309 • FAX (801) 667-9311 Postal, Paclla,gln,g & Malllnil T01)AY!!!! FedEx Authorized ShipCenter 5 M UPS00 Authorized Shippi ng Outlet U .S. Posta l Services Private Mailbox Rentals Shipp ing & Packaging Business & Professional • Overnight Mai l • Copying Services • Facsimi le Services • Notary Services • Computer Time Rental • And Much More ... • • • • • from 9-4 in the .Student Center J.ivinq 1toom. Free JealOn Pa11fr Jki .Le110n1 for all emploa,ee1. E<1 c h Post Nct Ce nter independe ntl y own ed & operated. Services may vary. W!' ACCEPT ALL coMPEfflORS' COUPONS • rv,SA 1 r-----------• r-----------~ FREE $1.00 OFF I I I I I I I .. ___________ . I I I UPS shipping I : Brianhead 'bmrt I Mailbox Rental : I 3 months free w/ 3 months rent I I Not good with any other offer. I .. - - -2:1!::. ~1:;:!: .!,!I~~ - - .I I Paa, Jtart1 at ¥5.\5/hr. Free Jhuttle to work. |