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Florida Executes Oldest Death Row Inmates | Dover News
Florida’s death row is aging — the latest execution was of 74-year-old Dusty Ray Spencer, the oldest in modern state history, with two even older inmates scheduled next. This trend sparks debate: some see it as cruel and unusual punishment, especially when inmates are frail and vulnerable, while victims’ families view it as long-overdue justice. One grieving sister even hopes her mother could have witnessed the moment. The governor, who oversees execution scheduling, insists these proceedings deliver closure to families who’ve waited decades — a stance that underscores the growing tension…
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