Idaho serial killer on death row asks for new clemency hearing after the last one ended in tie vote

Thomas Creech went 28 years without a single disciplinary offense. He is asking for a new clemency hearing after the previous one resulted in a tie.

Last month, the state's parole board voted 3-3 on Creech's request to have his sentence changed to life without parole after one of its members recused himself from the case. Under state rules, a majority of the board must vote in favor of clemency for that recommendation to be sent to the governor.

But even that is no guarantee. The state also allows the governor to overrule clemency recommendations, and Gov. Brad Little said last week that he has "zero intention of taking any action that would halt or delay Creech's execution."