Florida Set to Execute Two Men on Same Day, Marking Historic First
Florida is scheduled to execute two men, James Duckett and Dominick Occhicone, on the same day for separate 1980s murder cases. This marks the first time in modern history that Florida has carried out two executions on a single day.…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 28, 2026 —
Florida is poised to execute two men, James Duckett and Dominick Occhicone, on the same day for separate murder cases stemming from the 1980s. This planned dual execution would be the first time in modern history that the state has carried out two death sentences on a single calendar day.
The scheduled executions are occurring within a period of increased capital punishment activity under Governor Ron DeSantis.
James Duckett was convicted in connection with the 1987 murder of an 11-year-old girl. He has maintained his innocence in the case.
Dominick Occhicone, who is 80 years old, is currently the state’s oldest inmate facing execution. He was convicted for the 1986 murders of his former fiancée’s parents.
Story summarized from the original created by By Dan Sullivan, Times staff on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
