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Florida Executes James Ernest Hitchcock, 70, for 1976 Murder

The case underscores Florida's accelerated use of the death penalty under Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Florida Supreme Court Keeps James Duckett’s Execution on Hold After Inconclusive DNA Test

Texas Death Row Case Upended by Co-Defendant’s Sworn Confession Ahead of April 30 Execution

Mother Pleads for Mercy as Jury Nears Sentencing Decision in Hollywood Officer Killing

Hearing Closes in Tommy Zeigler Case as Judge Weighs New DNA and Blood Evidence