Florida executes 74-year-old for wife's murder, becoming oldest inmate put to death in state's modern history
Florida executed a 74-year-old man for the murder of his wife, marking the ninth execution in the state this year and the oldest inmate to be executed in modern state history.
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- Primary source: Fox News
- Published: Jun 26, 2026, 2:06 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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