Florida Executes Richard Knight for 2000 Murders
Richard Knight was executed in Florida for the 2000 killings of a woman and her 4-year-old daughter. This marks Florida's 7th execution in 2026, continuing an accelerated pace set under Governor Ron DeSantis that broke state records in 2025.
Key facts
- Richard Knight executed in Florida
- Knight convicted for 2000 murders of a woman and her 4-year-old daughter
- Florida's 7th execution in 2026
- Execution pace set under Gov. Ron DeSantis
- State execution records broken in 2025
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Locations
- Florida
Sources
- Quartz —