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'Ninja killer' executed in Florida for 1989 couple's murder.

Louis Bernard Gaskin, known as the "ninja killer," was executed in Florida for the 1989 murder of a New Jersey couple. Gaskin shot Robert and Georgette Sturmfels with a .22-caliber rifle in their winter home and stole property that he intended to give as Christmas gifts to his girlfriend. He was convicted of first-degree murder, armed robbery, burglary, and attempted murder. Gaskin's execution was the state's 100th since the reinstatement of the death penalty in 1976.

via WFLA|

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'Ninja Killer' to be executed for 1989 Florida murders.

Louis Bernard Gaskin, known as the "ninja killer," is set to be executed in Florida for the 1989 murders of a couple from New Jersey. Gaskin shot the victims with a .22-caliber rifle and stole property from their home, which he intended to give as Christmas gifts to his girlfriend. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has overseen a rapid increase in executions this year, with Gaskin's execution being the third in six weeks. The state has executed 100 people since the reinstatement of the death penalty in 1976, with 297 people currently on death row.

via NBC News|

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Execution of 'Ninja Killer' in Florida Sparks Local Protest.

Florida is set to execute Louis Bernard Gaskin, known as the "ninja killer," for the 1989 slayings of a couple visiting the state from New Jersey. Gaskin shot the couple with a .22-caliber rifle and stole property from their home, which he intended to give as Christmas gifts to his girlfriend. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has overseen a rapid increase in executions this year, with Gaskin's execution being the state's 100th since the reinstatement of the death penalty in 1976.

via The Associated Press|

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Execution of 'Ninja Killer' in Florida Sparks Local Protest.

Florida is set to execute Louis Bernard Gaskin, known as the "ninja killer," for the 1989 slayings of a couple visiting the state from New Jersey. Gaskin shot the couple with a .22-caliber rifle and stole property from their home, which he intended to give as Christmas gifts to his girlfriend. Florida has ramped up executions under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has overseen more executions this year than in his first four years in office combined. This will be the state's 100th execution since the reinstatement of the death penalty in 1976.

via ABC News|

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