Florida just executed 65-year-old Melvin Trotter for a 1980s murder, marking another grim chapter in its record-breaking death penalty streak.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for Billy Kearse, scheduled for execution on March 3. This follows a record year of executions in 2025, with Florida leading the US in death sentences. Kearse's case involves a 1991 shooting of a police officer during a struggle. Appeals are expected.
Melvin Trotter, 65, was executed in Florida for the 1986 murder of Virgie Langford. His execution follows a record number of Florida executions in 2025, with ongoing legal appeals questioning protocol management and age exemptions. The case highlights ongoing debates over death penalty practices.