All articles tagged with #execution
Originally Published 2 days ago — by abcnews.go.com
Florida is set to execute Ronald Palmer Heath on February 10, 2026, for the 1990 murder of a traveling salesman during a robbery, marking the state's first execution of the year under Governor Ron DeSantis, who oversaw a record number of executions in 2025.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by ABC News
A Georgia judge has temporarily halted the scheduled execution of Stacey Humphreys to address concerns about conflicts of interest involving two parole board members in his clemency process, ensuring a thorough review before proceeding.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by BBC
UN experts and prominent women worldwide have called on Iran to halt the execution of Zahra Tabari, a 67-year-old women's rights activist, citing serious procedural violations and gender discrimination in her trial, amid a broader increase in executions in Iran.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by BBC
Archaeologists have uncovered over 70 bodies at a medieval execution cemetery in Buckingham, dating back to the 13th century, providing rare insights into medieval society and criminal executions, with further analysis ongoing.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by AP News
Iran executed Aghil Keshavarz, a man convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad, after he was caught taking photos of military sites and accused of carrying out over 200 assignments for Mossad across Iran. This follows a series of espionage-related executions amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by PBS
Frank Athen Walls was executed in Florida for murders committed during a 1987 home invasion, marking the state's 19th execution this year under Governor DeSantis, who aims to deliver justice for victims' families. Walls had a lengthy legal history, including multiple convictions and DNA evidence linking him to other crimes.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by ABC News
Frank Athen Walls, convicted of multiple murders including a home invasion that resulted in the deaths of a man and woman, is scheduled to be executed in Florida, marking the state's 19th execution in 2025, setting a record for the year.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by ABC News
Georgia's scheduled execution of Stacey Humphreys has been temporarily halted by the parole board amid disputes over board member recusals and procedural issues related to his clemency hearing, with the suspension potentially lasting until further court decisions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
Stephen Bryant, convicted of multiple murders and taunting police with blood messages, is set to be executed by firing squad in South Carolina after his final appeal was rejected, despite claims of brain damage from fetal alcohol syndrome. The courts upheld his sentence, and he is scheduled for execution at 6 p.m. ET, marking the third firing squad execution in the state this year.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC News
South Carolina's Supreme Court has upheld the execution of Stephen Bryant, who is scheduled to be executed by firing squad for a series of murders committed over 20 years ago, rejecting his final appeal that argued brain damage from fetal alcohol syndrome should have influenced his sentencing.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Independent
Stephen Bryant, convicted of multiple murders, faces execution by firing squad in South Carolina after the state's highest court rejected his appeal, which argued his brain damage from fetal alcohol syndrome could have influenced his actions. Despite his defense's claims of childhood abuse and potential brain damage, the court upheld his high level of planning and decision-making, affirming the death sentence. Bryant has chosen the firing squad method, making him the third in South Carolina this year, amid ongoing debates over execution methods.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC News
Norman Mearle Grim Jr., 65, was executed in Florida for the 1998 rape and murder of his neighbor, Cynthia Campbell, marking Florida's 15th execution this year. Grim waived his appeals and was pronounced dead after a three-drug lethal injection. The case involved extensive physical evidence and DNA linking Grim to the crime. Florida continues to carry out multiple executions this year, with two more scheduled in November.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
Florida executed Norman Mearle Grim Jr., who was convicted of murdering his neighbor in 1998, making it the state's 15th execution of the year. Grim waived his right to appeal and was executed by lethal injection, amidst a record number of executions across the U.S. in 2025.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by PBS
A 65-year-old man, Norman Mearle Grim Jr., convicted of raping and murdering his neighbor in 1998, is scheduled for execution in Florida, marking the state's 15th execution of 2025, the most in a single year since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Independent
Anthony Boyd was executed by nitrogen gas in Alabama for a 1993 murder, using a method that has faced criticism for potential cruelty. During his final moments, Boyd proclaimed his innocence and called for justice reform, while witnesses and officials debated the humaneness of the procedure. The case highlights ongoing legal and ethical debates surrounding the use of nitrogen gas for executions.