Man convicted of setting neighbor on fire during 1990 burglary is executed in Florida
Summary
Chadwick Scott Willacy was executed in Florida for the 1990 murder of his neighbor, Marlys Sather, whom he set on fire during a burglary. He was given a lethal injection and died at Florida State Prison. Willacy maintained his innocence but was convicted and sentenced to death after a trial and appeals process.Key Facts
- Chadwick Scott Willacy was executed on April 16, 2026, at Florida State Prison.
- He was convicted for killing Marlys Sather in 1990 by setting her on fire after a burglary.
- Sather was alive when set on fire and died from smoke inhalation.
- Willacy bound her hands and feet, struck her in the head, and attempted to strangle her before using gasoline.
- He also stole Sather’s car and money from her ATM.
- Willacy was sentenced to death after a jury trial, with his sentence confirmed after appeals.
- This was Florida’s fifth execution in 2026; the state led U.S. executions last year with 19.
- Governor Ron DeSantis has overseen more executions in a year than any previous Florida governor since 1976.
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