For the first time in almost three years, Arizona will carry out an execution. Here's what to know about the inmate who is about to be put to death, in addition to the death penalty system in Arizona.

Barring unforeseen developments, Arizona will carry out its first execution since 2022 on Wednesday. State of play: Rather than fight his death sentence, Aaron Gunches has repeatedly advocated for his own execution. He pleaded guilty in 2004 to kidnapping and murdering Ted Price, his then-girlfriend's ex-partner.

Arizona is set to execute Aaron Gunches for a 2002 murder. He's been asking to be put to death since being convicted of killing his girlfriend's ex.