Florida Sets New Execution Record

In a grim milestone, Florida executes its 17th inmate this year, setting a new record since the death penaltys reinstatement in 1976. Richard Barry Randolph, convicted of a brutal murder in 1988, was executed Thursday evening. The crime involved a convenience store manager, Minnie Ruth McCollum, who was beaten, strangled, stabbed, and raped during a robbery attempt. Randolphs final appeals were denied, leading to his execution. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.