Florida sets record with 15th execution as man dies for 1998 rape, murder of neighbor

Florida sets record with 15th execution as man dies for 1998 rape, murder of neighbor

Florida on Tuesday carried out its 15th execution of the year — a record under Gov. Ron DeSantis — putting to death Norman Mearle Grim Jr., who was convicted of raping and murdering his neighbor more than two decades ago. A spokesperson for DeSantis confirmed 65-year-old Grim was pronounced dead at 6:14 p.m. after receiving a three-drug injection at the Florida State Prison near Starke, according to The Associated Press. The spokesperson, Alex Lanfranconi, noted that Grim was asked if he h...
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