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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrea Cavallier

Indiana set to execute first inmate in 15 years - a man who killed his brother who wanted him out of his home

Joseph Corcoran is pictured in 1999 just after being sentenced to death in the slayings of four people in July 1997. Now, at age 49, he’ll be Indiana’s first execution in 15 years - (AP)

For the first time in 15 years, Indiana will execute a death row inmate – a man who was convicted a quarter-century ago of killing his brother and three other men.

Joseph Corcoran, now 49, has been on Indiana’s death row since 1999 and is set to be executed before sunrise Wednesday, December 18, at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City.

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