As Florida prepares to execute Billy Kearse this Tuesday at 6:00 pm, Governor DeSantis has signed the 5th death warrant of 2026. James Duckett, a former law enforcement officer, is scheduled for execution on March 31 for the 1987 murder of Teresa McAbee. We will have more information soon, but for now please sign his…
Michael King is scheduled to be executed on March 17, 2026, for the 2008 murder of Denise Amber Lee. Denise Amber Lee’s murder was a devastating and irreversible loss. Nothing in this narrative diminishes the suffering of her family or the horror of that day. Her life continues to be honored through reform that has…
Last night, the State of Florida executed Melvin Trotter for the 1986 murder of Virgie Langford. There are many things to say about Melvin’s childhood and life leading up to the tragic death of Ms. Langford, many of which we covered in our statement that we hope you will read and share. Through his nearly…
