Pastor Attends 13th Florida Execution Amid Increased Pace
Rev. Jeff Hood, a pastor from Little Rock, Arkansas, attended his 13th execution in Florida, ministering to William Frances Silvia Jr., who was put to death by lethal injection for a 2006 murder. Hood has become a regular presence at…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 25, 2026 —
Rev. Jeff Hood, a pastor from Little Rock, Arkansas, was present at his 13th execution in the state of Florida. The execution, which took place on an unspecified date, involved William Frances Silvia Jr., who was put to death by lethal injection. Silvia was convicted of a 2006 murder.
Rev. Hood has become a consistent figure at Florida’s executions. The summary notes that executions in Florida have surged under the administration of Governor Ron DeSantis. This increase has drawn national attention and has been met with criticism from various religious groups and abolitionists.
Critics of Florida’s death penalty practices describe the state’s approach as excessive and morally objectionable. The trend summary does not provide specific dates for the executions, the exact number of executions that have occurred under Governor DeSantis’s tenure, or further details regarding the criticisms from religious groups and abolitionists beyond their general stance.
Story summarized from the original created by By Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald (TNS) on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
