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Tracking Florida's Death Penalty

Melanie Verdecia

Florida is a national leader in capital punishment and has been for decades. In an effort to provide education on the topic, this Substack tracks capital punishment in the state. This is not an advocacy page.

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Florida Supreme Court dismisses Duckett's most recent appeal

James Duckett’s execution was previously scheduled for March 31, 2026, but was stayed pending litigation related to DNA testing and analysis that Duckett argues could prove his innocence. On April 30, the Florida Supreme Court reversed the...

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SOCHOR WARRANT: Postconviction claims denied and appeal filed

Dennis Sochor’s execution is scheduled for July 14. After the Governor signed his death warrant, Sochor, through his attorneys, filed a successive motion for postconviction relief. The circuit court has denied his claims, and Sochor has app...

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Florida's death penalty (and TFDP) in the news

Today, The New York Times Magazine published a comprehensive story on Florida’s death penalty.

Today, The New York Times Magazine published a comprehensive story on Florida’s death penalty. (It is also published on ProPublica.)

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NEW WARRANT: Dominick Occhicone's execution scheduled 7/28/2026

Friday afternoon, Gov. DeSantis signed a death warrant scheduling Dominick Occhicone’s execution for July 28. It is the 12th death warrant so far this year. (You can view the full list here.)

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Dusty Ray Spencer Executed 6/25/2026

Tonight, the State of Florida executed Dusty Ray Spencer. It was the State’s ninth execution so far this year. (The full list is available from TFDP here.) At 74 years old, he was the oldest prisoner to be executed in the State.

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