William Benirschke

Background

William Benirschke had depression and antisocial personality, and he had drug abuse. He was a high school graduate and had 3 years of U.S. Marine Corps service in Germany.

The offence

William Benirschke walked into the office and shot Muvich 4 times. He then shot Cromwell twice. He later shot each man in the head. Benirschke took Muvich's checkbook from his pocket.

Benirschke later said he went there to shoot Muvich, but he had to shoot Cromwell because Cromwell was a witness.

Investigation

No investigation details were provided beyond the offence as stated.

Arrest

No arrest details were provided beyond the offence as stated.

Trial

Benirschke was convicted of Murder, Murder, and Robbery (B Felony).

Sentencing

Benirschke was sentenced on August 31, 1988, to death. The sentencing information also lists a “Death Sentence, 10 years.”

Aggravating circumstances were b(1) Robbery and 2 murders. Mitigating circumstances were no significant prior criminal history, a history of depression and antisocial personality, drug abuse, and high school graduate status, as well as 3 years of U.S.

Appeals

An agreed disposition was entered, and Benirschke was resentenced to 140 years imprisonment.

Outcome

Benirschke’s death sentence was imposed on August 31, 1988, and he was later resentenced to 140 years imprisonment.

Other details

A ClarkProsecutor.org entry associated with “William J. Benirschke home last updates contact” was present in the scraped material, but no additional facts were provided there.