Florida Carries Out First Double Execution in Over Six Decades
Florida conducted its first double execution in over 60 years, executing two inmates, James Duckett and Dominick Occhicone, on the same day.
Cleveland Akron, OH, July 28, 2026 —
Florida executed two death row inmates, James Duckett and Dominick Occhicone, on the same day, marking the state’s first double execution in more than 60 years. The executions took place on an unspecified date.
James Duckett was executed for the 1994 murder of his former girlfriend, 32-year-old Cheryl Williams. Dominick Occhicone was executed for the 1997 murder of his girlfriend, 26-year-old Lisa Renee Finkler. Both men were convicted of their crimes and sentenced to death.
The state of Florida has not carried out two executions on the same day since 1964. This recent event brings the total number of executions in Florida to [Number of executions in Florida for the year, if available]. The use of capital punishment remains a subject of ongoing debate, with proponents citing justice for victims and deterrence, while opponents raise concerns about morality, potential for error, and the cost of the appeals process.
The details surrounding the specific methods of execution and the final moments of Duckett and Occhicone have not been provided in the summary. Information regarding the legal processes, including appeals and clemency requests, leading up to the executions was also not detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Pugh on www.cleveland.com, see more information here.
