Florida to Execute 77-Year-Old Vietnam Veteran, Nears Historic Death Penalty Record

Florida is set to execute William Reaves, a 77-year-old Vietnam veteran with recognized PTSD, as Governor DeSantis's administration continues a record pace of executions. The case highlights ongoing legal and ethical debates over applying the death penalty to elderly and mentally impaired inmates. This execution would contribute to Florida's historic number of executions under DeSantis.