NewsSNN NewsAugust 18, 2026Manatee
Florida executes man convicted of 2026 murder of estranged wife
The state of Florida is scheduled to carry out an execution on Tuesday for a man convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife and wounding his mother-in-law. This event marks the 13th execution conducted in the state during 2026.
Read the full story at SNN NewsWhy It Matters
This execution represents the continued application of the death penalty in Florida under the current administration, impacting the state's judicial outcomes and penal statistics for the year.
Key Facts
- The execution is scheduled for Tuesday.
- This is the 13th execution carried out in Florida in 2026.
- The individual was convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife.
- The individual was also convicted of wounding his mother-in-law.
- This execution occurs during the final term of Governor Ron DeSantis.
Who's Mentioned
locationFlorida State Prison“Site of the scheduled execution.”personWilliam Frances Silvia“Death row inmate scheduled for execution.”personPatricia Silvia“Victim of the 2006 murder.”personHarold Gene Lucas“Inmate scheduled for execution on Sept. 1.”personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida.”organizationCapital Collateral Regional Counsel“Legal representation agency for death row inmates.”personBetty Woodard“Victim of the 2006 attempted murder.”personDaniel Owen Conahan Jr.“Inmate scheduled for execution on Sept. 10.”locationFlorida“The state where the execution is taking place.”