State readies for execution in murder during robbery

Tuesday, March 5, 2002

POTOSI, Mo. -- Condemned killer Jeffrey Tokar awaited word from the U.S. Supreme Court and Gov. Bob Holden Monday as his scheduled execution drew near.

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