Benjamin Shriver's story resurfaced on social media. A convicted murderer previously made headlines after briefly dying and coming back to life, but when he woke up he claimed to have completed his life sentence.
Benjamin Shriver pleads for life sentence after heart stops briefly
according to CNN, 1997, Benjamin Shriver was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. This was done after he was convicted of first degree murder. He is charged in the death of John Dale Terry, 39, whose body was found near an abandoned trailer in rural Agency.
In 2015, Shriver collapsed in his cell at the Iowa State Penitentiary and was rushed to the hospital. washington post report. In March 2015, Shriver developed large kidney stones that eventually led to sepsis poisoning, the publication said.
At the hospital, they resuscitated him five times after his heart stopped. Thanks to the best efforts of his doctors, Shriver was brought back to life. Since he was technically dead, he reportedly argued in court that he should be allowed to walk free.
Documents filed with the Iowa Court of Appeals and obtained by the magazine claim that Shriver “died briefly in the hospital, thereby completing his 'life' sentence.” The prisoner believed his sentence had expired, claimed he had been wrongfully imprisoned, and allegedly demanded his “immediate release.”
More information about the prisoner and his death penalty/life sentence
Benjamin Shriver also claimed to have been resurrected against his will. mirror report. However, the lower court reportedly stated that his argument was unfortunately “unpersuasive and without merit.”
The Iowa Court of Appeals also reportedly rejected Shriver's claims. Considering this case, the Court of Appeals held that a person who commits a felony must spend the remainder of his or her life in prison, “no matter how long the term lasts or what happens.” It reportedly cited state law. It occurs before the defendant's life ends. ”
Shriver died of “natural causes” at Unity Point Medical Center in Fort Dodge in April 2023, the magazine reported.
Take a look at the reactions from social media users below…
“He was right and he has already paid the price 🤣,” @YoungEmmanuelJ wrote.
“He has a point! His heart stopped beating and his life sentence ended 🤣,” @BradleyCarl256 replied.
“In his first life he was punished, but now in his second life he will start fresh 👍,” @Jaystilldey commented.
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