The issue figured prominently in the recent case of Ernest Paul McCarver, who had been sentenced to die earlier this month in connection with 1987 slaying of a co-worker at a Concord restaurant. An attorney for McCarver argued that his client's life should be spared because his IQ had tested as low as 67. The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily stayed the execution. Top 50 Companies Find out which Triad companies have the strongest stocks and the brightest outlook. Story ideas Contact the newsroom with story ideas.
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