Man executed in Florida for woman’s 1986 stabbing death
1 year, 10 months ago

Man executed in Florida for woman’s 1986 stabbing death

Associated Press  

STARKE, Fla. — A Florida man was executed Wednesday for breaking into a woman’s home and stabbing her to death in 1986, a crime committed months after he was released from prison for a rape. Barwick didn’t meet in person with family members in his final hours, but had spoken with them by phone in recent days, prison officials said ahead of the 6 p.m. execution time. Authorities said they linked Barwick to the crime through his confession, the semen stain, a witness who saw him heading toward and leaving Wendt’s apartment, and footprints left inside and outside the apartment. He was convicted of first-degree murder, armed burglary, attempted sexual battery and armed robbery in November 1986, and sentenced to death two months later on the jury’s 9-3 recommendation.

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Florida executes man convicted of killing 8-year-old girl, her grandmother
1 week, 1 day ago

Florida executes man convicted of killing 8-year-old girl, her grandmother

India Today  

A Florida man convicted of murdering an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother in 1993 was executed Thursday evening after decades on death row. Prison officials confirmed that Edward James, 63, was pronounced dead at 8:15 pm following a three-drug lethal injection at Florida State Prison near Starke. The U.S. Supreme Court denied James’ final appeals earlier in the day, allowing …

Florida man faces execution for the killing of an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother
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1 week, 2 days ago

Florida man faces execution for the killing of an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother

Hindustan Times  

STARKE, Fla. — A Florida man who killed an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother on a night in which he drank heavily and used drugs is set to be executed Thursday. Florida man faces execution for the killing of an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother Edward James, 63, is scheduled to receive a lethal injection starting at 6 p.m. at …

Florida man is executed for the killings of an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother
1 week, 2 days ago

Florida man is executed for the killings of an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother

Associated Press  

STARKE, Fla. — A Florida man who killed an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother on a night in which he drank heavily and used drugs was executed Thursday evening. Prison officials said Edward James, 63, was pronounced dead at 8:15 p.m. after receiving a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison near Starke. The U.S. Supreme Court denied James’ final appeals …

Oklahoma executes the man who killed a woman 20 years ago in a home invasion and robbery
1 week, 2 days ago

Oklahoma executes the man who killed a woman 20 years ago in a home invasion and robbery

Associated Press  

McALESTER, Okla. — An Oklahoma man who fatally shot a woman during a home invasion and robbery 20 years ago apologized to the victim’s family before he was executed Thursday, remorse a woman wounded in the attack said was sincere but came too late. “I apologize to all of you that I’ve hurt,” Grissom, bearded and wearing a grey prison …

Arizona Executes A Man Who Murdered His Girlfriend's Ex-husband
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1 week, 2 days ago

Arizona Executes A Man Who Murdered His Girlfriend's Ex-husband

Huff Post  

Aaron Brian Gunches, 53, was lethally injected with pentobarbital at the Arizona State Prison Complex. via Associated Press FLORENCE, Ariz. — An Arizona man who kidnapped and murdered his girlfriend’s ex-husband was executed Wednesday, the second of four prisoners scheduled to be put to death this week in the U.S. Aaron Brian Gunches, 53, was lethally injected with pentobarbital at …

Arizona executes a man who murdered his girlfriend’s ex-husband
1 week, 3 days ago

Arizona executes a man who murdered his girlfriend’s ex-husband

Associated Press  

FLORENCE, Ariz. — An Arizona man who kidnapped and murdered his girlfriend’s ex-husband was executed Wednesday, the second of four prisoners scheduled to be put to death this week in the U.S. Aaron Brian Gunches, 53, was lethally injected with pentobarbital at the Arizona State Prison Complex in the town of Florence, John Barcello, deputy director of Arizona’s department of …

Arizona set to execute first death row prisoner in over two years
1 week, 3 days ago

Arizona set to execute first death row prisoner in over two years

India Today  

An Arizona man who pleaded guilty to first-degree murder was scheduled to be executed Wednesday in the state’s first use of the death penalty in more than two years. Late last year, Hobbs fired the retired judge she had appointed to conduct the review, and the state’s corrections department announced changes in the team that lethally injects death row prisoners. …

Florida executes inmate for 1997 double murder in front of toddler, while Texas puts to death nightclub killer
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Florida executes inmate for 1997 double murder in front of toddler, while Texas puts to death nightclub killer

The Independent  

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Florida man to be executed for 1997 double murder witnessed by toddler
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Florida man to be executed for 1997 double murder witnessed by toddler

Associated Press  

STARKE, Fla. — A Florida man convicted of murdering a husband and wife during a fishing trip at a remote farm while the couple’s toddler looked on is scheduled to receive a lethal injection Thursday in the state’s first execution this year. Ford was convicted by a jury of murdering Gregory Malnory, 25, and 26-year-old Kimberly Malnory during a fishing …

US Supreme Court clears way for Florida to execute man in 1997 killings of married couple
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US Supreme Court clears way for Florida to execute man in 1997 killings of married couple

Associated Press  

STARKE, Fla. — The U.S. Supreme Court denied the final appeal Wednesday of James Dennis Ford, who is scheduled to be executed in Florida for the 1997 murders of a married couple. Ford was convicted by a jury of murdering Gregory Malnory, 25, and 26-year-old Kimberly Malnory during a fishing outing in 1997 at a remote sod farm in southwest …

Court sets March 19 date for first execution in Arizona in over 2 years
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Court sets March 19 date for first execution in Arizona in over 2 years

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The Arizona Supreme Court set a March 19 execution date Tuesday for a man who pleaded guilty to murder more than 17 years ago and recently said his death sentence was “long overdue.” It would be the state’s first application of the death penalty in more than two years. The court issued an execution warrant for Aaron Brian …

Florida man convicted of killing couple set to die in state’s first scheduled execution of 2025
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Florida man convicted of killing couple set to die in state’s first scheduled execution of 2025

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida man convicted of murdering a husband and wife during a fishing trip nearly 30 years ago is set to be executed next month in the state’s first scheduled execution of 2025. Ford is slated to be put to death on Feb. 13 at Florida State Prison. Ford was given the death penalty for the killings …

An Arizona man has been sitting on death row for two decades. He asked to be executed next month
2 months, 3 weeks ago

An Arizona man has been sitting on death row for two decades. He asked to be executed next month

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Aaron Brian Gunches' now hopeful execution would mark …

5 U.S. death row inmates were executed in one week, the most in decades
6 months ago

5 U.S. death row inmates were executed in one week, the most in decades

LA Times  

Death row inmates in five states have been put to death in the span of one week, an unusually high number of executions that defies a yearslong trend of decline in both the use and support of the death penalty in the U.S. Two more death row inmates, in Missouri and Texas, were pronounced dead Tuesday evening following executions, and …

Florida executes man convicted of killing college student, raping victim’s sister in national forest
7 months ago

Florida executes man convicted of killing college student, raping victim’s sister in national forest

Associated Press  

STARKE, Fla. — A Florida man convicted of killing a college freshman and raping the murder victim’s older sister while the siblings camped in a national forest 30 years ago was executed Thursday. Loran Cole, 57, received a lethal injection and was pronounced dead at 6:15 p.m. at Florida State Prison for the 1994 killing of the 18-year-old student. Cole …

A Florida man set to be executed this week appeals to the US Supreme Court for a stay
7 months ago

A Florida man set to be executed this week appeals to the US Supreme Court for a stay

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida man scheduled to be put to death on Thursday is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to delay his execution so that his challenge to Florida’s lethal injection procedures can be heard. On Monday, Cole appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to stay the execution, arguing that his challenge of the state’s lethal injection procedures deserves …

Wade Wilson found guilty in murders of Florida women; faces possible death penalty
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Wade Wilson found guilty in murders of Florida women; faces possible death penalty

The Independent  

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Man put to death for 1993 killing of ex-girlfriend, Georgia’s first execution in years
1 year ago

Man put to death for 1993 killing of ex-girlfriend, Georgia’s first execution in years

Associated Press  

JACKSON, Ga. — A Georgia man convicted of the killing of his former girlfriend three decades ago was put to death Wednesday evening in the state’s first execution in more than four years. Pye’s lawyers filed late appeals urging the U.S. Supreme Court to step in, but the justices unanimously rejected to stop the execution. Pye’s lawyers had argued in …

In Georgia’s first execution in years, man who killed ex-girlfriend is put to death
1 year ago

In Georgia’s first execution in years, man who killed ex-girlfriend is put to death

LA Times  

Willie James Pye was executed in Georgia on Wednesday night after a late appeal failed to persuade the Supreme Court to intervene. A Georgia man convicted of the killing of his former girlfriend three decades ago was put to death Wednesday evening in the state’s first execution in more than four years. Pye’s lawyers filed late appeals urging the U.S. …

Inmate executed for 1996 murders of two women he met in Florida bars
1 year, 5 months ago

Inmate executed for 1996 murders of two women he met in Florida bars

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A man convicted of …

Man who killed 2 women he met a day apart in north Florida bars in 1996 is put to death
1 year, 5 months ago

Man who killed 2 women he met a day apart in north Florida bars in 1996 is put to death

Associated Press  

STARKE, Fla. — A man who killed two women after meeting them a day apart in north Florida bars in 1996 was put to death Tuesday evening. The execution started promptly at 6 p.m. Zack was asked if he had any last words, and he answered, “Yes sir.” He then lifted his head to look at the witnesses and said, …

Execution set for Florida man convicted of killing two women he met at beach bars in 1996
1 year, 7 months ago

Execution set for Florida man convicted of killing two women he met at beach bars in 1996

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A man convicted of killing …

Florida man who dropped appeals is executed for 1988 hammer killing of a nurse
1 year, 7 months ago

Florida man who dropped appeals is executed for 1988 hammer killing of a nurse

Associated Press  

STARKE, Fla. — A Florida man who recently dropped all legal appeals was executed Thursday for the 1988 murder of a woman who was sexually assaulted, killed with a hammer and then set on fire in her own bed. We did.” Barnes was serving a life sentence for the 1997 strangulation of his wife, 44-year-old Linda Barnes, when he wrote …

Florida man executed for 1984 killings of teenage babysitter, mother of 2 slain months apart
1 year, 9 months ago

Florida man executed for 1984 killings of teenage babysitter, mother of 2 slain months apart

Associated Press  

STARKE, Fla. — A Florida man was executed Thursday for killing a 14-year-old babysitter and a 38-year-old mother of two in separate attacks months apart in 1984 while children were sleeping in the homes he targeted. One of Florida’s longest-held death row inmates, Owen was 23 at the time of the attacks and 62 when he was executed. Owen was …

Florida to execute prisoner for 1986 fatal stabbing of woman
1 year, 10 months ago

Florida to execute prisoner for 1986 fatal stabbing of woman

The Independent  

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Man to be executed for 1990 Florida murder while a fugitive
2 years, 1 month ago

Man to be executed for 1990 Florida murder while a fugitive

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Despite a prior escape attempt and an assault on …

Florida could end unanimous jury requirement for executions
2 years, 1 month ago

Florida could end unanimous jury requirement for executions

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers proposed legislation making it easier to send convicts to death row by eliminating a unanimous jury requirement in capital punishment sentencing — a response to anger from victims’ families following a verdict sparing a school shooter from execution. Tony Montalto, whose 14-year-old daughter Gina died in the massacre, said changing the …

South Florida prison guards charged with murder in beating death of 60-year-old inmate
2 years, 10 months ago

South Florida prison guards charged with murder in beating death of 60-year-old inmate

The Independent  

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‘I was about to die for something I didn’t do’: Meet the numerous people on death row who are innocent
3 years, 5 months ago

‘I was about to die for something I didn’t do’: Meet the numerous people on death row who are innocent

The Independent  

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Georgia death row inmate becomes 1,500th person to be executed since US brought back death penalty
5 years, 9 months ago

Georgia death row inmate becomes 1,500th person to be executed since US brought back death penalty

The Independent  

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The Latest: Florida executes man for woman’s 1992 killing
6 years, 3 months ago

The Latest: Florida executes man for woman’s 1992 killing

Associated Press  

STARKE, Fla. — The Latest on Florida execution : 9:50 p.m. A man convicted of fatally beating and stabbing a South Florida woman 26 years ago during a burglary has been executed. Authorities say 55-year-old Jose Antonio Jimenez was pronounced dead at 9:48 p.m. Thursday after a lethal injection at Florida State Prison in Starke. The planned execution of a …

Florida man yells ‘murderers!’ as he’s put to death
7 years, 1 month ago

Florida man yells ‘murderers!’ as he’s put to death

Associated Press  

STARKE, Fla. — As the execution drugs were being administered, inmate Eric Scott Branch let out a blood-curdling scream. Her naked body was found buried in a shallow grave — a crime whose brutality was noted by the Florida Supreme Court in denying one of Branch’s appeals. The jury in his murder case recommended the death penalty by a 10-2 …

Florida executes man for pair of killings dating to 1991
7 years, 4 months ago

Florida executes man for pair of killings dating to 1991

Associated Press  

STARKE, Fla. — A man convicted of killing two people in 1991 on Wednesday became the third inmate executed in Florida since the state resumed carrying out the death penalty after a hiatus. Then as the execution began at 8:38 p.m., the woman made eye contact with Hannon and raised her hand as if to wave “bye, bye.” Hannon’s body …

Man who killed abortion doctor told no parole until 2043
7 years, 4 months ago

Man who killed abortion doctor told no parole until 2043

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A man who shot and killed a doctor outside a Florida abortion clinic in 1993 should not be released from prison for 25 more years, Florida’s parole board decided Wednesday. The state’s Commission on Offender Review set a March 9, 2043, release date for Michael Griffin, who was convicted of shooting Dr. David Gunn three times in …

Florida executes man convicted of 2 killings decades ago
7 years, 5 months ago

Florida executes man convicted of 2 killings decades ago

Associated Press  

STARKE, Fla. — Florida has executed an inmate who was convicted of killing two people after a night of drinking decades ago. Before then, the state had stopped all executions for months after a Supreme Court ruling that found Florida’s method of sentencing people to death was unconstitutional. The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that Lambrix’s case is too old …

Florida Man Is First To Die Under New Lethal Injection Protocol
7 years, 7 months ago

Florida Man Is First To Die Under New Lethal Injection Protocol

NPR  

Florida Man Is First To Die Under New Lethal Injection Protocol Enlarge this image toggle caption Phil Sears/AP Phil Sears/AP Updated at 7:00 p.m. Asay's lawyers filed an objection to the use of etomidate, but the Florida Supreme Court denied the stay request, writing "Asay failed to establish sure or very likely risks of sufficiently imminent danger or a proposed …

Florida to execute white man for racially motivated murder
7 years, 7 months ago

Florida to execute white man for racially motivated murder

Associated Press  

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For the first time in state history, Florida is expecting to execute a white man Thursday for killing a black person — and it plans to do so with the help of a drug that has never been used before in any U.S. execution. While Asay would be the state’s first white man to be executed in …

Convicted killer of 3 women executed in Florida
9 years, 2 months ago

Convicted killer of 3 women executed in Florida

Associated Press  

STARKE, Fla. — Oscar Ray Bolin, a former carnival worker who was convicted of killing three Tampa Bay-area women and then married a member of his defense team while on death row, was executed Thursday in Florida. Rick Scott’s office said Bolin was pronounced dead by lethal injection at 10:16 p.m. at Florida State Prison in Starke. Reeves told The …

Death row inmate in Florida asks to be executed by electric chair rather than lethal injection in state first
9 years, 5 months ago

Death row inmate in Florida asks to be executed by electric chair rather than lethal injection in state first

The Independent  

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Florida man executed for stepdaughter’s slaying
10 years, 4 months ago

Florida man executed for stepdaughter’s slaying

Associated Press  

STARKE, Florida — A Florida man who fatally shot his sleeping wife and then raped and killed his young stepdaughter 22 years ago was put to death Thursday for the child’s slaying. Chadwick Banks, 43, was pronounced dead at 7:27 p.m. EST Thursday after a lethal injection at Florida State Prison, the office of Gov. Banks, who was 21 at …

Man who killed wife, stepdaughter to be executed
10 years, 4 months ago

Man who killed wife, stepdaughter to be executed

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Florida — A man is set to be executed Thursday for raping and murdering his 10-year-old stepdaughter 22 years ago, just minutes after he killed her mother. Chadwick Banks, 43, is scheduled to die at 6 p.m. for the 1992 slaying of Melody Cooper, who was found on her knees naked from the waist down and her body slumped …

Female prisoner executed in Texas jail through lethal injection
11 years, 1 month ago

Female prisoner executed in Texas jail through lethal injection

India TV News  

Huntsville, Texas: A woman convicted of torturing and killing a mentally impaired man she lured to Texas with the promise of marriage was put to death Wednesday evening in a rare execution of a female prisoner. The lethal injection of Suzanne Basso, 59, made her only the 14th woman executed in the U.S. since the Supreme Court in 1976 allowed …

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