Florida Death Row Inmate's Execution
Florida death row inmate Edward James convicted of raping and killing an eight-year-old girl and murdering her grandmother is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to halt his execution scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m. Edward James pleaded guilty to the crimes but now cites cognitive decline as a reason for halting the execution.
Key Points
- Edward James convicted of raping and killing an eight-year-old girl and murdering her grandmother
- Execution scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m.
- James' attorney cites cognitive decline as a reason to halt the execution
Pros
- Justice for the victims and their families
- Closure for the community
Cons
- Controversy over the use of lethal injection
- Debate over cognitive decline as a reason to halt the execution