Florida Set to Execute Oldest Death Row Inmate | Miami News

Florida’s death row is set for a grim double execution: 80-year-old Dominick Occhicone, slated for July 28th, and 68-year-old James Aren Duckett, just hours earlier — both men facing lethal injections for crimes committed decades ago. With legal appeals dwindling and the U.S. Supreme Court still reviewing Occhicone’s case, the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops has urged Governor DeSantis to halt the executions, calling them “callous” and pleading for mercy. DeSantis has yet to respond. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/379943421b8a1f40