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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs death warrant for man convicted in Broward murder
By CBS Miami Team at CBS4 Miami
· June 11, 2026
· 2 min read
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Wednesday for Dennis Michael Sochor, who was convicted of strangling an 18-year-old woman he met at a New Year's celebration in a Broward County bar 44 years ago.Sochor, 74, is scheduled to die by lethal injection July 14 at Florida State Prison in Stark, acc
Key takeaway Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Wednesday for Dennis Michael Sochor, who was convicted of strangling an 18-year-old woman he met at a New Year's celebration in a Broward County bar 44 years ago.
Why this matters in The Miami
The signing of Dennis Michael Sochor's death warrant brings attention to the lengthy and complex process of capital punishment in Florida. Sochor's case, which dates back to 1981, highlights the decades-long timeline that can occur between a crime and its ultimate punishment. As the state prepares to carry out Sochor's sentence, Miami-Dade County residents may reflect on the broader implications of capital punishment in their community. With Sochor's execution scheduled, Florida will have carried out multiple executions this year, sparking conversations about the role of the death penalty in the state's justice system. The fact that Sochor was previously convicted of abduction and rape in Oakland Park, a neighboring city to Miami, also raises questions about the effectiveness of the justice system in preventing repeat offenses. As the execution date approaches, the community will be watching to see how the state handles the carrying out of Sochor's sentence.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 11, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Wednesday for Dennis Michael Sochor, who was convicted of strangling an 18-year-old woman he met at a New Year's celebration in a Broward County bar 44 years ago.Sochor, 74, is scheduled to die by lethal injection July 14 at Florida State Prison in Stark, acc
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