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Florida carries out its 13th execution this year in US’s busiest death chamber

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Capital punishment category. Published on August 18, 2026 • Originally reported by Associated Press. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

US supreme court declined to halt execution of William Frances Silvia, and state has two executions next month

A Florida man convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife and wounding his mother-in-law was executed on Tuesday, continuing the state’s aggressive use of the death penalty in the final term of the Republican governor, Ron DeSantis.

William Frances Silvia, 61, was pronounced dead at 6.11pm after receiving a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison near Starke.

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