PHOENIX -- Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich commends the Arizona Board of Executive Clemency for denying convicted killer Frank Atwood a request for commutation or a reprieve. Atwood kidnapped and murdered 8-year-old Vicki Lynne Hoskinson in September 1984 while she was riding her bicycle home after mailing a birthday card to her aunt.
“Arizona confirmed its resolute message to a child rapist and killer today,” said Attorney General Mark Brnovich. “It’s high time to accept responsibility for your heinous crimes.”
Atwood was sentenced to death nearly 35 years ago. The Arizona Supreme Court independently reviewed his death penalty sentence and concluded, "We believe that the death penalty should be imposed." During the years that followed, Atwood has vigorously and thoroughly challenged his convictions and sentence in both state and federal courts. He has exhausted all appellate remedies after lengthy and numerous post-conviction proceedings.
The justice system has not failed Atwood.
What's next?
Atwood is scheduled for execution on June 8, 2022.