Summary
Florida executed William Reaves, age 77, marking the state's 18th execution this year. Reaves was convicted of killing a deputy in 1986 and was put to death using a three-drug lethal injection protocol.Key Facts
- William Reaves was executed in Florida at 6:12 pm after a three-drug injection.
- He was convicted of first-degree murder for killing Deputy Richard Raczkowski in 1986.
- Florida has executed 18 people so far this year, leading the U.S. in total executions.
- Reaves was the eighth person over 70 to be executed in Florida this year.
- The Florida Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court rejected Reaves’ appeals to delay or stop the execution.
- Reaves’ lawyers argued jurors did not know about his 100% disability rating for PTSD from Vietnam War service.
- Florida uses a three-drug lethal injection, unlike some states that use a single drug.
- Governor Ron DeSantis has supported a high number of executions as a way to bring justice to victims’ families.
- The next Florida execution is scheduled for November 5, involving Jesse Guardado.
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