Florida man faces execution for the killing of an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother
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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 State Prison outside Starke under a death warrant signed in February by Gov. Most recently, the Florida Supreme Court rejected an argument that James' longtime use of drugs and alcohol, several head injuries and a heart attack in 2023 led to mental decline that would make his execution cruel and unusual punishment. The justices, however, agreed with a lower court decision that "James’s cognitive issues do not shield him from execution.” The court also rejected an argument from James' lawyers that the heart attack he suffered in prison led to deprivation of oxygen that affected his brain and should be considered new evidence to halt the execution. Even if it is new evidence, the court determined, the "defendant cannot establish that such evidence would likely yield a less severe sentence at a new penalty phase.” The nonprofit Death Penalty Information Center said Florida uses a three-drug cocktail for its lethal injection: a sedative, a paralytic and a drug that stops the heart.

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Florida man is executed for the killings of an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother
2 days, 15 hours 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 to execute a man who killed a woman 20 years ago in a random home-invasion robbery
2 days, 15 hours ago

Oklahoma to execute a man who killed a woman 20 years ago in a random home-invasion robbery

Hindustan Times  

McALESTER, Okla. — Oklahoma prepared to execute a man on Thursday for fatally shooting a woman during a home-invasion robbery 20 years ago. Oklahoma to execute a man who killed a woman 20 years ago in a random home-invasion robbery Wendell Grissom, 56, will receive a lethal injection at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester in Oklahoma’s first execution of …

Oklahoma executes the man who killed a woman 20 years ago in a home invasion and robbery
2 days, 15 hours 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 …

Florida man set to be executed for murder of woman, granddaughter in 1993
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Florida man set to be executed for murder of woman, granddaughter in 1993

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida man convicted of murdering a woman and raping and killing her 8-year-old-granddaughter in Seminole County in 1993 is set to be executed next month. On Sept. 19, 1993, James brutally attacked 8-year-old Toni Neuner, who was staying at the home of her grandmother Betty Dick, before he murdered the 58-year-old woman as well. According to …

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

South Carolina to carry out first U.S. execution of 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

South Carolina to carry out first U.S. execution of 2025

Raw Story  

A South Carolina man convicted of murder is scheduled to be put to death by lethal injection on Friday, the first execution in the United States this year. Bowman has filed numerous appeals seeking to put off his execution including a claim that the attorney who defended him at trial "held racist attitudes." Bowman's attorneys also argued that two witnesses …

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

Oklahoma man dies by lethal injection in the nation's final execution of 2024
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Oklahoma man dies by lethal injection in the nation's final execution of 2024

India Today  

OKLAHOMA CITY: An Oklahoma man who killed a 10-year-old girl in a cannibalistic fantasy died by lethal injection Thursday in the nation’s 25th and final execution of the year. Strapped to a gurney inside the death chamber, Underwood apologized to Jamie’s family and to his own family “for all the terrible things I did.” “The decision to execute me on …

Oklahoma man dies by lethal injection in the nation’s final execution of 2024
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Oklahoma man dies by lethal injection in the nation’s final execution of 2024

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma man who killed a 10-year-old girl in a cannibalistic fantasy died by lethal injection Thursday in the nation’s 25th and final execution of the year. Strapped to a gurney inside the death chamber on Thursday, Underwood apologized to Jamie’s family and to his own family “for all the terrible things I did.” “The decision to …

A Texas man is set to be executed for fatally stabbing twin teenage girls in 1989
5 months, 3 weeks ago

A Texas man is set to be executed for fatally stabbing twin teenage girls in 1989

The Independent  

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A Texas man is executed for fatally stabbing twin teenage girls in 1989
5 months, 3 weeks ago

A Texas man is executed for fatally stabbing twin teenage girls in 1989

Associated Press  

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A Texas man convicted of fatally stabbing twin 16-year-old girls more than three decades ago was executed on Tuesday evening. He said he took responsibility for the slayings, regretted his actions and was praying for prison officials, officers and “for my brothers and sisters behind these walls.” In a loud and strong voice he began singing a …

Florida executes man convicted of killing college student, raping victim’s sister in national forest
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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
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Utah man who killed woman is put to death by lethal injection in state’s first execution since 2010
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Utah man who killed woman is put to death by lethal injection in state’s first execution since 2010

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah man who killed his girlfriend’s mother by slashing her throat was put to death by lethal injection early Thursday in the state’s first execution since 2010. Take care.” Honie was 22 when he broke into Benn’s house in Cedar City, the tribal headquarters of the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, after a day of …

Oklahoma prepares to execute man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing 7-year-old girl in 1984
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Oklahoma prepares to execute man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing 7-year-old girl in 1984

The Independent  

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Oklahoma executes man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing 7-year-old girl in 1984
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Oklahoma executes man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing 7-year-old girl in 1984

Associated Press  

McALESTER, Okla. — Oklahoma executed a man Thursday who was convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing his 7-year-old former stepdaughter in 1984. Rojem was previously convicted of raping two teenage girls in Michigan, and prosecutors said he was angry at Layla Cummings because she reported that Rojem sexually abused her, leading to his divorce from the girl’s mother and his …

Jury recommends death penalty for ex-prison guard trainee who murdered 5 women inside Florida bank
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Jury recommends death penalty for ex-prison guard trainee who murdered 5 women inside Florida bank

Associated Press  

A jury on Wednesday recommended a former prison guard trainee be sentenced to death for his execution-style murders of five women inside a Florida bank five years ago, a massacre that fulfilled his long-stated desire to kill. Xaver’s victims included customer Cynthia Watson, 65, just married less than a month; bank teller coordinator Marisol Lopez, 55, a mother of two; …

Utah judge sets execution date in 1998 murder despite concerns over a new lethal injection cocktail
9 months, 1 week ago

Utah judge sets execution date in 1998 murder despite concerns over a new lethal injection cocktail

Hindustan Times  

A Utah judge on Monday set an August date for the execution of a man convicted in the 1998 killing of a 49-year-old woman, siding against defense attorneys concerned about a new lethal injection drug combination. Utah judge sets execution date in 1998 murder despite concerns over a new lethal injection cocktail Taberon Dave Honie, 48, is set to be …

Utah judge sets execution date in 1998 murder despite concerns over a new lethal injection cocktail
9 months, 1 week ago

Utah judge sets execution date in 1998 murder despite concerns over a new lethal injection cocktail

Associated Press  

A Utah judge on Monday set an August date for the execution of a man convicted in the 1998 killing of a 49-year-old woman, siding against defense attorneys concerned about a new lethal injection drug combination. It’s the first public execution in Utah since Ronnie Lee Gardner was killed by firing squad in 2010, according to Utah Department of Corrections …

Missouri man executed for killing his cousin and her husband in 2006
11 months, 1 week ago

Missouri man executed for killing his cousin and her husband in 2006

Associated Press  

— A Missouri man was executed Tuesday for killing his cousin and her husband nearly two decades ago in an attack that left the couple’s 4-year-old daughter home alone and unharmed. After they went to bed, Dorsey took a shotgun from the garage and killed both of them before sexually assaulting Sarah Bonnie’s body, prosecutors said. Mike Parson denied a …

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. …

Georgia sets execution date for man who killed ex-girlfriend 30 years ago
1 year ago

Georgia sets execution date for man who killed ex-girlfriend 30 years ago

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 who killed his …

Execution date set for Missouri man who killed his cousin and her husband in 2006
1 year, 3 months ago

Execution date set for Missouri man who killed his cousin and her husband in 2006

Associated Press  

ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Supreme Court on Wednesday set an April execution date for Brian Dorsey, a central Missouri man convicted of killing his cousin and her husband in 2006. Dorsey, formerly of Jefferson City, was convicted of killing his cousin, Sarah Bonnie, and her husband, Ben, on Dec. 23, 2006, at their home near New Bloomfield. Prosecutors said …

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  

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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 …

Oklahoma executes a man for the 1995 butcher knife slaying of a Tulsa woman
1 year, 8 months ago

Oklahoma executes a man for the 1995 butcher knife slaying of a Tulsa woman

Associated Press  

McALESTER, Okla. — Oklahoma executed a man Thursday for stabbing a Tulsa woman to death with a butcher knife in 1995 after his escape from a prison work center. Jemaine Cannon, 51, received a lethal injection at 10:01 a.m. and was pronounced dead 12 minutes later at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. A federal appeals court late Wednesday denied …

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 …

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 …

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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August execution date for man who killed St. Louis-area girl
1 year, 11 months ago

August execution date for man who killed St. Louis-area girl

The Independent  

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Man who fatally shot 3 Texas teens in 1998 faces execution
2 years, 1 month ago

Man who fatally shot 3 Texas teens in 1998 faces execution

The Independent  

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Execution of man convicted in killing of 3 in Texas delayed
2 years, 1 month ago

Execution of man convicted in killing of 3 in Texas delayed

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A judge has delayed next week’s scheduled execution …

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 …

Texas executes man, 55, with injection 17 years after he killed pregnant ex-girlfriend and son
2 years, 4 months ago

Texas executes man, 55, with injection 17 years after he killed pregnant ex-girlfriend and son

Daily Mail  

A Texas inmate who killed his pregnant ex-girlfriend and her 7-year-old son more than 17 years ago was executed on Wednesday, after courts rejected his appeals over claims of religious freedom violations and indifference to his medical needs. Stephen Barbee, 55, received a lethal injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville Barbee was charged in 2005 for murdering Lisa Underwood, …

February execution date set for Missouri man who killed four
2 years, 5 months ago

February execution date set for Missouri man who killed four

Associated Press  

— The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday set a February execution date for a suburban St. Louis man who was convicted of killing his girlfriend and her three young children nearly 18 years ago. In May 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Taylor’s case, leading to the setting of an execution date. Taylor’s execution would come about a …

Alabama man’s execution was botched, advocacy group alleges
2 years, 6 months ago

Alabama man’s execution was botched, advocacy group alleges

Associated Press  

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama corrections officials apparently botched an inmate’s execution last month, an anti-death penalty group alleges, citing the length of time that passed before the prisoner received the lethal injection and a private autopsy indicating his arm may have been cut to find a vein. “States cannot continue to pretend that the abhorrent practice of lethal injection is …

Alabama killer is executed following a final phone call to his mother
2 years, 7 months ago

Alabama killer is executed following a final phone call to his mother

Daily Mail  

An Alabama inmate who shot his girlfriend dead nearly three decades ago was executed by lethal injection Thursday night after having a final phone call with his mother and despite pleas from the victim's family for clemency. Joe Nathan James Jr., 50, received a lethal injection at William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore after the US Supreme Court denied …

Man executed despite calls from victim’s family to spare him
2 years, 7 months ago

Man executed despite calls from victim’s family to spare him

Associated Press  

ATMORE, Ala. — An Alabama inmate convicted of killing his former girlfriend decades ago was executed Thursday night despite pleas from the victim’s family to spare his life. “We hoped the state wouldn’t take a life simply because a life was taken and we have forgiven Mr. Joe Nathan James Jr. for his atrocities toward our family.. We pray that …

Alabama governor ignores wishes of victim’s family to set execution date for man who killed girlfriend
2 years, 7 months ago

Alabama governor ignores wishes of victim’s family to set execution date for man who killed girlfriend

The Independent  

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Alabama Supreme Court sets execution date for inmate
2 years, 9 months ago

Alabama Supreme Court sets execution date for inmate

Associated Press  

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Supreme Court has set an execution date of July 28 for a man convicted of killing his one-time girlfriend after breaking into her home in Jefferson County almost three decades ago, according to a court order made public Monday. Courts have since rejected appeals by James including claims that his lawyers were ineffective, and the …

Execution for Georgia man who killed girl temporarily stayed
2 years, 10 months ago

Execution for Georgia man who killed girl temporarily stayed

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — A judge on Monday temporarily delayed the execution of a Georgia man who was scheduled to die Tuesday for killing an 8-year-old girl 46 years ago. The lawsuit filed on behalf of the Federal Defender Program, which represents Presnell, alleges the agreement said that, with one named exception, executions wouldn’t resume until six months after three conditions had …

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  

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 Three correctional officers in …

Georgia sets execution for man convicted 45 years ago
2 years, 10 months ago

Georgia sets execution for man convicted 45 years ago

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — A Georgia man convicted of killing an 8-year-old girl and raping a 10-year-old girl more than 45 years ago is scheduled to be executed next month, state officials said. Presnell staked out a Cobb County elementary school on May 3, 1976, and saw a 10-year-old girl walking home on a wooded trail. She described Presnell and his car …

Oklahoma executes man for 1985 slaying of schoolteacher
3 years, 3 months ago

Oklahoma executes man for 1985 slaying of schoolteacher

Associated Press  

McALESTER, Okla. — Oklahoma executed a man Thursday for the 1985 shooting death of an Oklahoma City-area schoolteacher after courts rejected his claim that the state’s lethal injection method would result in unconstitutional pain and suffering. He was declared dead at 10:16 a.m. Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor said in statement that the execution “was carried out with zero complications.” …

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