Florida Signs 13th Execution Warrant | Miami News

Florida’s execution chamber is set for a grim stretch as Governor Ron DeSantis signs the death warrant for William Frances Silvia, scheduled for August 18 — marking his 13th execution of the year. Silvia, convicted in 2008 for murdering his estranged wife in 2006 and attempting to kill her mother, confessed citing financial and personal strife. The state also prepares for June 28, when two more men — James Duckett, convicted for killing an 11-year-old in 1987, and Dominick Occhicone, the oldest person to be executed in Florida’s modern era for killing his ex-girlfriend’s parents 40 years ago — will face the death penalty. Duckett’s case saw a recent delay for DNA testing, but a new warrant has been issued. Earlier this week, Dennis Sochor became the 10th person executed this year for a crime committed 44 years ago. 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/983a4d64b0312dd0