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Florida Executes Thomas Lee Gudinas for 1994 Murder

6/26/2025

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Florida Executes Gudinas

Florida carried out the execution of Thomas Lee Gudinas on Tuesday, held accountable for the brutal 1994 rape and murder of Michelle McGrath. This grim event marks Florida's seventh execution in 2023, solidifying its position as the state with the highest number of executions this year. Despite his claims of mental illness, the Florida Supreme Court upheld the decision, emphasizing that such conditions do not shield him from justice.

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Florida Executes Gudinas

Florida carried out the execution of Thomas Lee Gudinas on Tuesday, held accountable for the brutal 1994 rape and murder of Michelle McGrath. This grim event marks Florida's seventh execution in 2023, solidifying its position as the state with the highest number of executions this year. Despite his claims of mental illness, the Florida Supreme Court upheld the decision, emphasizing that such conditions do not shield him from justice.

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