The verdict in the Creighton Killings has impacted many people throughout the metro, and may influence the November election specifically the death penalty question.
Wednesday, Anthony Garcia was convicted of killing Thomas Hunter and Shirlee Sherman in 2008 and Dr. Roger and Mary Brumback in 2013 as revenge for being fired from the Creighton Pathology Department in 2001.
Friday, a jury will decide if the brutal crimes would make Garcia eligible for a death penalty hearing.
The Douglas County Election Office was packed with hundreds wanting to vote early or grab a ballot on Thursday.
The majority we talked to said they had been following the trial in some fashion but whether they changed their mind or Garcia deserves the death penalty hasn't been a big influence.
"Deserve is an interesting term. I mean I think a lot of people think he might deserve it, but personally I just don't feel like it's our job to dole out that kind of justice,” said Nnamdi Wogugu, a Douglas County voter.
Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine has been in favor of the death penalty and says the case is an example of why it's needed.
"It could be some; it didn't influence me since I was always for it but I can see where it could,” said Jim Newmann, a Douglas County voter. "Because of the magnitude of the crimes the heinous nature of the acts."
Voters have the chance to retain or repeal the repeal. If you want to keep the death penalty you vote “repeal.” If you want to get rid of it you vote “retain.”
