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Florida Executes 18th Prisoner This Year
Florida prepares to execute its 18th prisoner this year, nearing a record high.
In brief
Florida prepares to execute its 18th prisoner this year, nearing a record high. Florida will carry out its 18th execution this year, matching last year's record of 19 executions. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Florida Executes 18th Prisoner This Year
Florida is set to carry out its 18th execution this year under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
William Reaves Sentenced to Death
William Reaves, 77, was convicted of first-degree murder for the 1986 shooting of Indian River County Deputy Richard Raczkowski.
Reaves Becomes Eighth Over 70 Executed
Reaves would become Florida’s eighth prisoner over the age of 70 to be executed this year.
Execution Scheduled for Tuesday
Reaves is set to receive a three-drug injection starting at 6 p.m. at Florida State Prison near Starke.
Florida Ties Record with 19 Executions
Last year, Florida set a state record with 19 executions in a single year, and another execution is scheduled for November.
Reaves' Final Appeals Rejected
The Florida Supreme Court rejected Reaves’ final appeals last week, and his attorneys raised concerns about Florida’s execution method.
The main idea
Florida will carry out its 18th execution this year, matching last year's record of 19 executions.
