Florida executed Dennis Sochor, a 74-year-old convicted murderer, on July 14, 2026, at 6:16 PM. The execution took place at Florida State Prison near Starke, utilizing a three-drug injection protocol. Sochor was convicted of the murder of Patricia Gifford, which occurred on January 1, 1982, shortly after they met at a New Year's Eve party. He was one of three older prisoners scheduled for execution within a month in Florida, which has the highest number of executions in the United States.
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Florida executes 74-year-old prisoner, marking the state's 10th lethal injection of the year
Dennis Sochor, aged 74, was executed in Florida on July 14, 2026, marking the state's tenth lethal injection this year. Sochor was convicted of murdering Patricia Gifford in 1982 and was one of three older inmates scheduled for execution within a month.
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Florida executes one of its oldest prisoners in state’s 10th lethal injection this year
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