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Florida Executes 18th Prisoner This Year
Florida set to carry out 18th execution this year, nearing record.
In brief
Florida set to carry out 18th execution this year, nearing record. Florida will execute William Reaves in its 18th death sentence this year, moving closer to matching last year's record of 19 executions. Originally reported by ABC7 Chicago.
Florida Execution Record
Florida set to carry out 18th execution this year, nearing record.
William Reaves Case
William Reaves, 77, was convicted of first-degree murder for 1986 shooting of Indian River County Deputy Richard Raczkowski.
Execution Details
Reaves scheduled for three-drug injection starting at 6 p.m. at Florida State Prison near Starke.
Aging Death Row
Reaves becomes Florida's eighth prisoner over 70 to be executed this year, highlighting aging death-row population.
Record-Setting Executions
Florida executed 19 people last year, setting a state record, with another execution scheduled for November.
Supreme Court Ruling
U.S. Supreme Court rejected Reaves' final appeal without comment Tuesday afternoon.
Execution Method
Florida uses lethal injection with sedative, paralytic, and cardiac drug, differing from Tennessee's single-drug method.
Veteran Status
Reaves, an Army veteran with 100% PTSD disability rating, was not disclosed to jurors during sentencing.
The key point
Florida will execute William Reaves in its 18th death sentence this year, moving closer to matching last year's record of 19 executions.
