Florida executes man for 1996 infant murder
#CapitalPunishment #FloridaExecutionFlorida executed Andrew Lukehart for murdering his girlfriend's 5-month-old daughter in 1996. His final words were "I'm sorry" before reciting a Bible verse. He was pronounced dead at 6:19 p.m. via lethal injection. read more
Arizona executes man in 2002 gasoline murder
#CapitalPunishment #ArizonaExecutionAn Arizona inmate who killed a man by dousing him with gasoline and setting him on fire was executed by lethal injection, the first of three planned U.S. executions this week, after a last meal of onion rings and cake. read more
Oklahoma Executes Man for Hammer, Fire Murders
#CapitalPunishment #OklahomaOklahoma executed Raymond Johnson for the 2007 hammer and fire murders of his ex-girlfriend and her infant. Despite his apology, the family sought closure. This was the state’s second execution this year and 11th nationwide. read more
Florida Executes Man for 1976 Murder of Teen Girl
#CapitalPunishment #FloridaExecutionJames Hitchcock, 70, was executed in Florida for murdering his brother's 13-year-old stepdaughter in 1976. He said goodbye to a friend in his final words. The execution was Florida's sixth this year. read more
Justice Department brings back firing squads, lethal injections
#JusticeDepartment #CapitalPunishmentThe Justice Department will allow firing squads as a new execution method, reinstating pentobarbital lethal injections to ramp up capital punishment under the Trump administration, reversing Biden’s moratorium on federal executions. read more
Florida to Execute Killer Who Set Neighbor on Fire
#CapitalPunishment #FloridaNewsFlorida man Chadwick Scott Willacy, 58, is set for execution for the 1990 murder of neighbor Marlys Sather. He burglarized her home, assaulted her, and set her on fire. This marks Florida's fifth execution in 2026. read more
Florida Executes Inmate in 1986 Murder Case
#CapitalPunishment #FloridaNewsFlorida executed Melvin Trotter, 65, for the 1986 murder of a grocery store owner. It was the state's second execution this year, following a record 19 in 2025 under Governor DeSantis. Appeals citing age and protocol were denied. read more
Florida Executes Inmate, Continues Record Death Penalty Push
#CapitalPunishment #FloridaNewsRonald Palmer Heath, 64, was executed in Florida for the 1989 murder of a traveling salesman. This is Florida's first execution in 2026, following a record 19 last year under Governor DeSantis. Two more executions are scheduled. read more
Idaho Struggles with Firing Squad Executions Amid Contractor Concerns
#Idaho #CapitalPunishmentIdaho wants to use firing squads for executions, but contractors refuse to build the necessary facility. Lawmakers push for this method, facing opposition due to ethical concerns. Challenges with lethal injections have led to the search for alternative execution methods, raising legal and financial concerns. read more
Idaho Senate Passes Bill to Use Firing Squad Executions
#Idaho #CapitalPunishmentIdaho's senate passed a bill to make firing squad the primary execution method. Representative Doug Ricks argued it's more effective and humane due to issues with lethal injections. Some fear the method's graphic nature. read more
Pope Francis Urges Clemency for US Death Row Prisoners
#PopeFrancis #capitalpunishmentPope Francis appeals for prayers for individuals on death row in the US, urging Biden to commute their sentences before Trump's return. Pressure grows from religious leaders, advocates, and former prosecutors. Calls to end capital punishment intensify as concerns over fairness, innocence, and mental health continue. read more
Alabama To Execute Carey Dale Grayson With Controversial Nitrogen Method
#Alabama #CapitalPunishmentAlabama prepares for its third execution this year using nitrogen gas, a method causing distress in past cases. Carey Dale Grayson faces death for a 1994 murder. Alabama is criticized for using nitrogen despite international opposition, resorting to it due to failed lethal injections. read more