"Convicted Killer in Polly Klaas Case Seeks Overturn of Death Sentence, Sparking Family Outrage"
Richard Allen Davis, the killer of 12-year-old Polly Klaas, is seeking to overturn his death sentence under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2019 decision to halt the death penalty in California, prompting outrage from Polly’s father. Davis was sentenced to death in 1996 for abducting and murdering Polly, but now seeks to recall his sentence. The local district attorney has opposed his request, and a judge will rule on the matter next month. Polly’s father expressed concern that if Davis prevails, it could set a dangerous precedent for other violent offenders.