SCOTUS Denies Petition Of Horry Co. Death Row Inmate

74-year-old Stephen Stanko of Conway is accused of killing his girlfriend in April of 2005.

The Supreme Court has denied the petition of an Horry County death row inmate.

74-year-old Stephen Stanko of Conway is accused of killing his girlfriend in April of 2005.

43-year-old Laura Ling was fatally stabbed at her home in Murrells Inlet. He was convicted in 2006.

Then in 2009 Stanko allegedly shot and killed Henry Turner.

A nationwide manhunt led to his arrest in Augusta, Georgia.

Stanko was sentenced to death for both killings. He also has other convictions for assault and battery with intent to kill, first-degree criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, and armed robbery.

The Supreme Court ruled on his petition Monday. An execution date has not been set at this time.