Florida Executes Oldest Inmate Ever | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

Florida is poised to execute Dennis Sochor, a 74-year-old man, potentially making him the oldest inmate put to death in the state’s modern history — just weeks after another 74-year-old was executed. With nine executions already carried out this year — more than any other state — Florida is setting a grim record. Sochor, convicted in 1987 for the 1982 murder of an 18-year-old woman he attacked after she rejected his advances, confessed and was later implicated by his brother. His victim’s body was never found. The state’s governor holds significant power over execution scheduling, allowing…