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‘Morbidly obese’ killer’s final meal, last words revealed before he’s executed for strangling beloved Miami Herald worker
It’s done. Basically, justice for Janet happened,” said Acosta’s sister, Julie Andrew, who attended the execution. ”My heart felt lighter and I can breathe again.” ...
Florida executes 48-year-old man for 2000 carjacking and murder
Florida on Tuesday evening executed a 48-year-old death row inmate who kidnapped and murdered a woman in 2000, marking the ...
Florida ‘fledgling serial killer’ to be executed for woman’s brutal kidnap and murder
Michael Tanzi is set to be executed by lethal injection Tuesday for the 2000 murder of a Miami Herald employee ...
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Death row inmate used final words to share message to victim's family before being executed by lethal injection
In his final moments, Tanzi took it as an opportunity to speak to the family of Janet Acosta. He said: “I want to apologize ...
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Florida to execute man despite his lawyers claiming he's too obese for lethal injection to work
STARKE, Fla. -- A man convicted of killing a woman who was carjacked on her lunch break from her job at The Miami Herald is set to be executed on Tuesday evening. Barring a late reprieve, Michael ...