Florida Executes Edward Thomas James for 1999 Murders

Florida executed Edward Thomas James by lethal injection on March 20, 2025, for the brutal murders of an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother in 1999. James, who had confessed to the crimes and was convicted in 2000, saw his final appeals rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court, clearing the way for his execution.

The heinous crime occurred in a small town in Florida, where James broke into the home of the victims, leading to a violent confrontation that resulted in the deaths of both the young girl and her elderly grandmother. The case drew significant attention due to the age of the victims and the brutality of the act.

Despite last-minute legal efforts to stay the execution, including appeals based on claims of inadequate legal representation and mental health issues, the Supreme Court's decision allowed the execution to proceed as scheduled. James' execution marks the latest in a series of capital punishments carried out in Florida, sparking ongoing debates about the death penalty and its application.

• Edward Thomas James
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