Florida to Execute Oldest Death Row Inmate | San Francisco News

Florida prepares to execute 74-year-old Dennis Sochor, potentially making him the oldest person ever put to death in the state — a grim milestone in a troubling trend of aging death row inmates. Convicted in 1987 for the 1982 murder of Patricia Gifford, whom he attacked after she rejected his advances, Sochor has spent decades appealing his sentence. His execution this evening follows a record-setting pace for Florida, which has carried out nine executions this year — more than any other state. Another 80-year-old inmate is also scheduled for execution later this month, highlighting how Florida’s governor, unlike in many states, holds significant control over execution timing. Sochor’s case underscores a national reckoning with the ethics of executing elderly individuals, as Florida continues to lead the country in lethal injections. 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/6b7cee4ca98c2f5e