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Family of Patty Gifford wants to know where her remains are before her killer's execution
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· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
Dennis Sohor, the Fort Lauderdale man convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of Patty Gifford in 1982, is set to be executed on July 14, 2026, at 6 p.m. But before his execution, Gifford's family is demanding that he reveal where he left her body after years of wondering. CBS News Miami's T
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Key takeaway But before his execution, Gifford's family is demanding that he reveal where he left her body after years of wondering.
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The impending execution of Dennis Sohor brings a sense of closure to the Miami-Dade County community, but for Patty Gifford's family, it also raises a lingering question about the final resting place of their loved one. As the family seeks answers about the location of Gifford's remains, it underscores the lasting impact of violent crime on local families. Miami's residents are familiar with the pain of unresolved cases, and this one is a stark reminder of the need for resolution and justice. The case also highlights the work of local law enforcement, including the Miami-Dade Police, in pursuing justice for victims and their families, even decades after a crime. As Sohor's execution approaches, the community will be watching to see if Gifford's family will finally get the answers they have been seeking for so long.
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Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? Dennis Sohor, the Fort Lauderdale man convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of Patty Gifford in 1982, is set to be executed on July 14, 2026, at 6 p.m. But before his execution, Gifford's family is demanding that he reveal where he left her body after years of wondering. CBS News Miami's T
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