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Florida's accelerated 2026 execution timeline

Overview

Throughout 2026, Florida has maintained an aggressive capital punishment pace under Governor Ron DeSantis. In June, the state executed 74-year-old Dusty Ray Spencer for a 1992 murder, an event that drew pleas from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops regarding his age and health. This was followed on July 14 by the execution of 74-year-old Dennis Sochor for a 1982 murder, making him the state’s oldest executed inmate at that time.

On July 28, 2026, Florida carried out its first double execution since 1964. Former police officer James A. Duckett, 68, was executed for the 1987 kidnapping, rape, and murder of 11-year-old Teresa McAbee. Six hours later, 80-year-old Dominick A. Occhicone was put to death for the 1986 killings of Raymond and Martha Artzner, marking the first time an octogenarian has been executed in Florida.

On August 18, Florida carried out its 13th execution of the year: 61-year-old William Frances Silvia for a 2006 shooting. On September 2, 74-year-old Harold Gene Lucas was executed for the 1976 murder of 16-year-old Jill Piper, marking Florida’s 14th execution of the year.

On September 10, 72-year-old Daniel Owen Conahan Jr., known as the ‘Hog Trail Killer’, was executed by lethal injection. Conahan was convicted for the 1996 kidnapping and strangulation of Richard Allen Montgomery. While linked to the ‘Hog Trail Murders’ series, Conahan was never formally charged in the other deaths. His execution marks Florida’s 15th of the year; the state has accounted for more than half of the 25 executions conducted across the United States so far in 2026.

Entities

Ron DeSantis · Florida State Prison · Florida · James Duckett · Richard Allen Montgomery

Claims

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"Florida has executed 19 death‑row inmates in 2025, more than double the previous state record."

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"Florida has already executed 10 prisoners this year."

One claim says Florida executed 19 death‑row inmates in 2025, while the other says Florida has already executed only 10 prisoners in the same year; both numbers cannot be correct simultaneously.

[DISPUTED] Florida has executed 19 death‑row inmates in 2025, more than double the previous state record.
[DISPUTED] Florida has already executed 10 prisoners this year.
[● 4 SOURCES] James Aren Duckett was executed by lethal injection in Florida at 1:19 p.m. on July 28, 2026.
[● 4 SOURCES] The July 28, 2026 executions were the first double execution in Florida since 1964.
[● 4 SOURCES] Florida carried out two executions on July 28, 2026, the first double execution in the state since 1964.
[● 3 SOURCES] James Aren Duckett was a former police officer convicted of kidnapping, rape and murder of 11‑year‑old Teresa McAbee in 1987.
[● 3 SOURCES] Dominick Anthony Occhicone was convicted of murdering his ex‑girlfriend’s parents in 1986.
[● 3 SOURCES] Florida has carried out 31 executions since January 2025, accounting for about half of the 66 executions in the United States.
[● 3 SOURCES] Governor Ron DeSantis oversaw 19 executions in 2025, a record for any governor since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976.

Timeline

1 day ago

[CRIME] 13 sources
Florida executes Daniel Conahan Jr. for 1996 murder
Daniel Owen Conahan Jr., 72, was executed in Florida for the 1996 murder of Richard Allen Montgomery, a case linked to the notorious 1990s ‘Hog Trail Murders’ series.
9 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Florida executes man for 1976 murder of teenager
Florida executed 74-year-old Harold Gene Lucas on Tuesday via lethal injection for the 1976 murder of 16-year-old Jill Piper, ending a 50-year legal saga.
22 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Florida executes man convicted of killing his wife
William Frances Silvia was executed by lethal injection in Florida on August 18, 2026, for the 2006 murders of his wife and attempted murder of his mother-in-law.
24 days ago

[CRIME] 13 sources
Florida executes William Frances Silvia for 2006 murders
Florida executed William Frances Silvia, 61, on Tuesday, the state's 13th execution this year, for the 2006 murders of his estranged wife and attempted murder of his mother-in-law.
27 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
James Duckett executed in Florida for 1987 murder
Former Florida police officer James Duckett was executed by lethal injection for the 1987 murder of Teresa McAbee. Authorities believe he also killed 14-year-old Jeanifer Weldon that same year.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Florida Governor signs death warrant for Daniel Owen Conahan Jr
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for Daniel Owen Conahan Jr., who is scheduled for execution on September 10 for a 1996 murder and kidnapping.
about 2 months ago

[CRIME] 42 sources
Florida carries out first double execution since 1964
Florida performed two lethal‑injection executions on July 28, 2026—the first double execution since 1964—killing former officer James Duckett and 80‑year‑old Dominick Occhicone, amid a record‑fast pace under G‑
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Florida Sets Two Same-Day Executions, First Since 1964
Florida will execute James Duckett and Dominick Occhicone by lethal injection on the same day, the first double execution since 1964, amid a record pace of capital punishment under Gov. Ron DeSantis.
about 2 months ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Florida to Carry Out First Double Execution in Over Six Decades
Florida will execute James Duckett and 80‑year‑old Dominick Occhicone Jr. on July 28, the state's first double execution in over 60 years.
about 2 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Florida Executes 74-Year-Old Dennis Sochr, State’s Oldest Inmate
Florida executed 74‑year‑old Dennis Sochr on July 15, 2026, making him the state’s oldest inmate executed for the 1982 murder of Patricia Gifford, amid protests and a denied Supreme Court appeal.
2 months ago

[CRIME] 28 sources
Florida Executes 74‑Year‑Old Dennis Sochor, State’s Oldest Inmate
Florida executed 74‑year‑old Dennis Sochor for the 1982 murder of Patricia Gifford, making him the state’s oldest inmate put to death and the 10th execution in 2026 amid a record‑high capital‑punishment pace.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Florida executes 74‑year‑old Dusty Ray Spencer for 1992 murder
Dusty Ray Spencer, 74, was executed in Florida for the 1992 murder of his wife, after appeals were denied; he apologized to his family before death.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 11 sources
Florida executes 74‑year‑old Dusty Ray Spencer, oldest inmate executed in state’s modern history
Florida executed 74‑year‑old Dusty Ray Spencer, the state's oldest inmate executed since 1924, marking the ninth execution of 2025 amid record‑high state totals.

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