Harold Gene Lucas to Be Executed | Tampa News

Florida is set to execute Harold Gene Lucas Tuesday evening, making him the 14th person put to death this year in the state — a grim milestone as Florida ramps up its execution schedule. Convicted in 1976 for murdering 16-year-old Jill Piper after she rejected his advances, Lucas allegedly shot her multiple times and wounded two friends who were staying with her for protection. Originally sentenced to death in 1977, his case endured decades of legal battles — including overturned and reimposed sentences — before his final death warrant was signed. Lucas waived all remaining appeals, telling a judge he’d endured nearly 50 years on death row and simply wanted it to end. 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/445aa4de95baa1bf