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Florida Executes Ninth Inmate in 2025 Amid Controversy

8/4/2025

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Edward Zakrzewski, 60, was executed in Florida, bringing the state's total to nine in 2025—the highest in a decade. Under Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida has become a leader in U.S. executions, with nine more planned. This controversial approach sparks fierce debate, as critics decry the secrecy while supporters claim it offers closure for grieving families.

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Edward Zakrzewski, 60, was executed in Florida, bringing the state's total to nine in 2025—the highest in a decade. Under Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida has become a leader in U.S. executions, with nine more planned. This controversial approach sparks fierce debate, as critics decry the secrecy while supporters claim it offers closure for grieving families.