On December 18, Frank Wells received a lethal injection at Florida State Prison. This followed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to reject his final appeal.
A Record Year for Executions
This event brings the total number of executions carried out in Florida during 2025 to 19. This figure establishes a new annual record for the state's use of the death penalty.
Wells was found guilty for his involvement in the 1987 murders of a couple during a home invasion in Okaloosa County. His case concluded a year that has seen a substantial rise in capital punishment cases across Florida.
The legal proceedings for Wells spanned many years, ending with the Supreme Court's refusal to hear his appeal. This development contributes to the broader conversation about the application of the death penalty in the state.
Based on the current judicial calendar and sentencing protocols, no additional executions are anticipated in Florida for the rest of 2025.
