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PROVO, Utah (AP) — A man convicted of killing a retired Brigham Young University professor in 2009 has been appointed a new post-conviction attorney.
The Daily Herald reports that Ryan Taylor will now be representing 28-year-old Benjamin Rettig as he appeals his case to the state Supreme Court.
Rettig is currently service 25 years to life for his role in killing 70-year-old Kay Mortensen. Rettig pleaded guilty to aggravated murder and aggravated kidnapping.
Rettig's co-defendant, 24-year-old Martin Bond, is serving life in prison without parole for the killing.
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