William Frances Silvia, 61, was executed on Tuesday at the Florida state prison near Starke after the US Supreme Court declined to halt his execution. Silvia was convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife and wounding his mother-in-law. This execution continues Florida's use of the death penalty, which has been notably active under the administration of Governor Ron DeSantis, with two more executions scheduled for next month.
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Florida executes William Frances Silvia, marking the state's 13th execution this year
William Frances Silvia was executed in Florida on Tuesday, marking the state's 13th execution in 2026. The US Supreme Court declined to intervene in the case. Silvia was convicted for the murder of his estranged wife and the wounding of his mother-in-law.
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Florida carries out its 13th execution this year in US’s busiest death chamber
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Florida executes William Frances Silvia, marking the state's 13th execution this year