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SALT LAKE CITY -- A man who could be facing the death penalty in connection with the murder of a Utah corrections officer has other things on his mind -- like getting married.
It appears Curtis Allgier has found love, but with who is a mystery. The white supremacist with a heavily-tattooed face has requested permission to marry in jail. The big day is April 20, which happens to be Adolph Hitler's birthday.
"Any correctional institution does not have the authority to deny individuals marriage," said Sheriff Jim Winder with the Unified Police Department.
But don't expect a ceremony for Allgier and his bride. The jail only allows civil legal proceedings. Flowers, gifts, pictures and rings aren't allowed.
"And because of the nature of this event, it's going to be a very quick, very non-intrusive event, very much like a standard visit," Winder said.
The wedding will happen in a visiting room. The groom will be in a jail jumpsuit. His hands and legs will be shackled.
The jail won't allow physical contact or conjugal visits.
"The female individual will be on the other side of the Plexiglas. They will exchange whatever vows and that will be it. The female will depart from the facility and Mr. Allgier will be returned to his cell," Winder said.
A letter approving Allgier's marriage request was filed in 3rd District Court on Monday. That's the same day prosecutors filed a notice saying they intend to seek the death penalty against him.
Allgier, who is accused in the 2007 shooting death of corrections officer Stephen Anderson, is expected to be in court next week for a preliminary hearing.
Allgier's attorneys say they have Allgier's life in their hands and they feel the weight of it.
"I can say that we are prepared to do anything and everything we have to do to stop the state from killing him," said Ralph Dellapiana.
Allgier's attorney would not comment on Allgier's upcoming nuptials, only saying Allgier wanted to keep his personal life private.
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