Florida Man Executed for 1994 Killing and Rape

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Florida man convicted of killing a college freshman and raping the student's sister while the siblings camped in a national forest 30 years ago is scheduled to be executed. The execution will be the first in Florida since last October.

Key Points

  • Convicted of killing a college freshman and raping the sister in a national forest
  • Denied final appeal by the U.S. Supreme Court
  • Facts from court records about the crime
  • Defendant's lawyers raised concerns about brain damage and mental illness
  • First execution in Florida since last October

Pros

  • Justice served for the victims and their families
  • Closure for the community after 30 years

Cons

  • Debate over the ethics of the death penalty
  • Concerns about the defendant's mental health and brain damage