Leroy Dean McGill, aged 63, was executed by lethal injection on Wednesday at the Arizona State Prison Complex in Florence, marking the first of three planned executions in the United States this week. McGill was sentenced to death for the 2002 murder of Charles Perez, whom he set on fire after an altercation over a stolen gun. McGill's last meal included onion rings, chocolate cake, and a green salad, and he expressed gratitude in his final words. The incident occurred when McGill threw gasoline at Perez and his girlfriend, Nova Banta, igniting them while they sat on a sofa. Banta survived but suffered severe burns, while Perez succumbed to his injuries. McGill was convicted in October 2004 after jurors deliberated for less than an hour. Despite his defense team's claims of childhood abuse and mental health issues, the jury imposed the death penalty. This execution follows a period of nearly eight years without capital punishment in Arizona due to issues with execution protocols. The state has resumed executions after addressing concerns regarding the administration of lethal injections.