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Florida reaches a new execution high this year under DeSantis with the 15th case.

Florida reaches a new execution high this year under DeSantis with the 15th case.

On Tuesday, Florida executed its 15th inmate of the year under Governor Ron DeSantis. Norman Mir Grimm Jr., age 65, was put to death for the rape and murder of his neighbor, an offense committed over two decades ago. A spokesperson for DeSantis, Alex Lanfranconi, reported that Grimm was pronounced dead at 6:14 p.m. after […]

Texas appeals court again delays execution of Robert Roberson in shaken baby case

Texas appeals court again delays execution of Robert Roberson in shaken baby case

Execution of Robert Roberson Suspended Again The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has once again postponed the execution of Robert Roberson, just days before he was set to become the first inmate in the U.S. to be executed for a murder conviction tied to a diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome. This latest intervention also highlights […]

Officer dies during warrant execution; suspect discovered deceased, authorities report

Officer dies during warrant execution; suspect discovered deceased, authorities report

A Missouri state trooper has tragically lost his life while helping in a mutual aid operation in Mississippi County, officials reported. Officer Henry Franklin, 41, was fatally shot on October 6 while assisting the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office in carrying out a warrant at a home, according to the Sikeston Department of Public Safety (SDPS). […]

Robert Roberson faces execution once more in Texas shaken baby syndrome case

Robert Roberson faces execution once more in Texas shaken baby syndrome case

Texas Man Faces Execution Amid Controversial Case LIVINGSTON, Texas (AP) — Robert Roberson sat calmly, reflecting on his situation, the possibility of becoming the first individual in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction linked to shaken baby syndrome. As the date for his execution on October 16 approached, Roberson maintained his innocence regarding the […]