Florida’s First Double Execution in 60 Years | Savannah News

Florida prepares for a historic double execution on July 28th — the first since 1964 — sending two condemned men to their deaths in a single day. James Duckett, 68, a former police officer convicted of raping and drowning an 11-year-old girl in 1987, faces the needle at noon. Dominick Occhicone, 80, convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend’s parents in 1986, is scheduled for 6 PM — making him one of the oldest inmates ever executed in the state. Duckett’s case was paused for DNA testing that yielded inconclusive results, with his lawyers arguing the state mishandled evidence and claiming his innocence — calling the rescheduled execution “shameful.” Governor Ron DeSantis, who has overseen Florida’s record number of executions, insists he won’t proceed if he believes someone is innocent, framing the move as justice for victims’ families. Both men will face further appeals, possibly reaching the U.S. Supreme Court, before their fates are sealed. 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/60689b61e18e34fb