The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) has implored Gov. Ron DeSantis to stay the execution of Loran Cole and commute his sentence to life without the possibility of parole. Cole is scheduled to be executed on August 29 for the 1994 murder of John Edwards. He was also convicted of robbing, kidnapping and assaulting Mr. Edwards’ sister.
The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) has requested that Gov. Ron DeSantis stay the execution of Michael Zack and commute his sentence to life without parole. Zack is scheduled to be executed on October 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) has requested that Gov. Ron DeSantis stay the execution of James Barnes and commute his sentence to life without parole. Barnes is scheduled to be executed on August 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. He was sentenced to death for the 1988 murder of Patricia “Patsy” Miller in Brevard County, Florida. He is also serving a life sentence for the 1997 murder of his wife, Linda Barnes.
James Barnes is scheduled to be executed by the State of Florida on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for the murder of Patricia “Patsy” Miller. Catholic faithful and members of the community plan to gather at the following times and locations to pray for Mr. Barnes, his victims and their families, for our society which continues to impose violence in return for violence, and for an end to the use of the death penalty.
Duane Owen is scheduled to be executed by the State of Florida on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for the murders of Karen Slattery and Georgianna Worden. Catholic faithful and members of the community plan to gather at the following times and locations to pray for Mr. Owen, his victims and their families, for our society which continues to impose violence in return for violence, and for an end to the use of the death penalty.
The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) has requested that Gov. Ron DeSantis stay the execution of Duane Owen and commute his sentence to life without parole. Owen is scheduled to be executed on June 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. He was sentenced to death for the 1984 murders of Karen Slattery and Georgianna Worden in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Darryl Barwick is scheduled to be executed by the State of Florida on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for the murder of Rebecca Wendt. Catholic faithful and members of the community plan to gather at the following times and locations to pray for Mr. Barwick, his victim and her family, for our society which continues to impose violence in return for violence, and for an end to the use of the death penalty.
The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) has requested that Gov. Ron DeSantis stay the execution of Darryl Barwick and commute his sentence to life without parole. Barwick is scheduled to be executed on May 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. for the 1986 murder of Rebecca Wendt in Panama City, Florida.
Death Penalty Eligibility for Sexual Battery of a Minor Under 12: On Tuesday, HB 1297 received final passage in the Senate by a 34-5 vote. The FCCB opposes legislation that makes it easier to impose a death sentence, a process that should be as transparent and secure as possible.
Today, the Florida legislature passed a bill to replace current law that requires juries in capital cases to be unanimous when recommending a death sentence. Michael Sheedy, executive director for the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) issued the following statement: “It is stunning that the Florida legislature would weaken a common-sense law passed just six years ago that required unanimous agreement by a jury in order to sentence someone to death.
Louis Gaskin is scheduled to be executed by the State of Florida on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for the murder of Georgette and Robert Sturmfels. Catholic faithful and members of the community plan to gather at the following times and locations to pray for Mr. Gaskin, his victim and their families, for our society which continues to impose violence in return for violence, and for an end to the use of the death penalty.
The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) has requested that Gov. Ron DeSantis stay the execution of Louis Gaskin and commute his sentence to life without parole. Gaskin is scheduled to be executed on April 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for the 1989 murders of married couple Georgette and Robert Sturmfels, in Palm Coast, Florida.
FCCB has indicated opposition to this legislation, which would weaken safeguards around the application of the death penalty, a process that should be as fair and reliable as possible.
HB 555 (Jacques) and SB 450 (Ingoglia) would repeal current law that requires a jury to be unanimous in recommending a death sentence. The measure instead requires that a recommendation by only 8 of 12 jurors is necessary for a sentence of death to be imposed.
The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) has written to Gov. Ron DeSantis urging him to stay the execution of Donald Dillbeck and commute his sentence to life without parole.
Taking Mr. Dillbeck's life is unnecessary to keep society safe and perpetuates the cycle of violence. Be on the lookout for an FLCAN action alert requesting Gov. DeSantis to spare Mr. Dillbeck’s life.
Maria DeLiberato, Executive Director of Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (FADP), joins Michael Sheedy to discuss ongoing efforts to end the death penalty and raise awareness of its injustice.
For his prayer intention for the month of September, Pope Francis released a video message requesting prayer and action across the world to abolish the death penalty. Will you join him?
The bill unnecessarily expands the public records exemption shielding entities and people involved in distributing, manufacturing and supplying drugs used in lethal injections. In carrying out a death sentence, this could allow the state to utilize drugs from manufacturers that expressly prohibit their use in executions without the manufacturer's knowledge.
The bill unnecessarily expands the public records exemption shielding entities and people involved in distributing, manufacturing and supplying drugs used in lethal injections. In carrying out a death sentence, this could allow the state to utilize drugs from manufacturers that expressly prohibit their use in executions without the manufacturer's knowledge.