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Gov. DeSantis approves execution for 77-year-old Florida man convicted of murdering woman with a hammer
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· August 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This individual is now scheduled for execution by lethal injection at a prison on September 29. A death warrant has been signed for a 77-year-old man convicted of a 1995 murder.
A death warrant has been signed for a 77-year-old man convicted of a 1995 murder. The crime involved a woman being bludgeoned with a hammer in her home. This individual is now scheduled for execution by lethal injection at a prison on September 29.
The state has carried out numerous executions this year, with this case being one of several recent developments. Another execution is also scheduled for this week, involving a 74-year-old man. Further details about these cases are available, including the circumstances surrounding the crimes and the individuals involved.
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Category: safety Published: August 27, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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