GOP governor pardons alligator hunter who beheaded ex-lover and stuffed her into barrel

Published



Republican Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin recently pardoned a man who was convicted of murdering a woman who had recently ended their affair.

Bevin, who lost his reelection bid to Democrat Andy Beshear last month, had issued several controversial pardons and commutations during his final days in office.

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.