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Florida death row inmate executed for the 1997 killing of a couple in front of toddler
A Florida man convicted of killing a husband and wife at a remote farm in an attack witnessed by the couple’s toddler was put to death Thursday in the state’s first execution of the year. James Dennis Ford,
Florida executes killer for murder of young couple in state’s first death penalty of 2025
James D. Ford, who was convicted of murdering a young couple in 1999 in southwest Florida while their toddler looked on, was executed by lethal injection at the Florida State Prison on Thursday and pronounced dead at 6:19 p.
Florida and Texas execute intellectually disabled death row inmates
The US carried out a double state killing on Thursday, with two states executing intellectually disabled death row inmates. These executions bring to five the number of executions carried out so far in 2025,
Last Meal of Florida Death Row Inmate Who Murdered Parents in Front of Toddler Daughter Revealed
A Florida death row inmate convicted of murdering a young couple in front of their 23-month-old in 1997 had his final meal and was executed by lethal injection.
Florida man is executed for the 1997 killing of a couple whose toddler witnessed the attack
A Florida man convicted of killing a husband and wife at a remote farm in an attack witnessed by the couple’s toddler was put to death Thursday in the state's first execution of the year. James Dennis Ford,
Florida man to be executed for 1997 double murder witnessed by toddler
It is the first execution scheduled in Florida this year after one execution in the state in 2024 and six in 2023.
Florida, Texas execute men for ’97, ’04 killings
A Florida man convicted of killing a husband and wife at a remote farm in an attack witnessed by the couple's toddler was put to death Thursday in the state's first execution of the year.
Florida death row inmate executed for brutal 1997 murder of husband and wife as toddler watched on
James Dennis Ford, 64, was executed by lethal injection at the Florida State Prison on Thursday evening after being convicted in 1999 of the double murder of a husband and wife while their toddler dau
Florida man executed for brutal double murder of husband and wife while toddler watched on
Thursday's execution marks the first execution in Florida of 2025 with one being carried out in 2024 and six in 2023
A teen is found not guilty in mom's death. In 2023, he was also accused of killing his dad.
A jury found the teenager not guilty on Feb. 5 on a first-degree murder charge and a kidnapping charge in connection to the ...
Orlando police chase led to a pedestrian’s death, but cops obscured their role
A car chase by Orlando police Wednesday night that led to the death of a pedestrian in Holden Heights began with what the ...
Can Florida automatically sentence undocumented immigrants to death for capital crimes?
In Florida, capital crimes include homicide, controlled-substance trafficking and sexual abuse of young children.
Double execution: Richard Lee Tabler put to death in Texas 1 hour after Florida execution
Tabler's execution came about an hour after Florida executed James Dennis Ford. Tabler was convicted of a 2004 double murder, ...
Florida Speaker Daniel Perez: We stand with President Trump on illegal immigration crackdown
Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez says the Sunshine State is working closely with President Trump to stop illegal ...
Florida Proposes 'Mandatory Death' for Illegal Immigrants' Capital Crimes
Lawmakers will discuss a package of immigration bills, including the highest penalty for those convicted of offenses such as murder.
Son beat dad to death because dad told him he didn’t deserve dinner, Florida cops say
His arrest stems from the fatal fight on Jan. 19. That evening, Welch-Beddoe told officers he was getting himself dinner when ...
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Florida Dad Arrested For Manslaughter In 2024 Drowning Death Of Infant Daughter
A Florida man has been arrested in connection with the drowning death of his infant daughter in 2024. Joshua Ruiz-Martinez, ...