Florida Executes Man for Murder of Infant Daughter, Revealing Final Words
Killer’s last words revealed as he’s executed for murder of 5-month-old baby
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Andrew Richard Lukehart was executed in Florida for the 1996 murder of his girlfriend's 5-month-old daughter, Gabrielle Hanshaw. His final words included an apology and a Bible verse. This execution marks the eighth in Florida this year, under Governor Ron DeSantis, who has overseen a record number of executions.
- 01Lukehart was executed on Tuesday after being sentenced to death in 1997 for the murder of 5-month-old Gabrielle Hanshaw.
- 02He confessed to shaking the baby and disposing of her body in a pond after claiming she was kidnapped.
- 03The execution was carried out via a three-drug lethal injection at Florida State Prison.
- 04Lukehart's last words were an apology and a recitation of a Bible verse from Luke 23:34.
- 05Florida has executed eight individuals this year, with Governor Ron DeSantis overseeing the highest number of executions since the death penalty was reinstated.
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Andrew Richard Lukehart was executed on Tuesday evening in Florida for the murder of his girlfriend's infant daughter, Gabrielle Hanshaw, in 1996. Lukehart, 53, was pronounced dead at 6:19 p.m. after receiving a lethal injection at Florida State Prison. He had been sentenced to death in 1997 for first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse. Before his execution, he declined a final meal and had no visitors but met with a spiritual adviser. As the execution began, he expressed remorse, stating, 'I’m sorry,' and recited a Bible verse. Lukehart confessed to shaking the baby and disposing of her body in a pond after claiming she had been kidnapped. His execution was the eighth in Florida this year, part of a record pace under Governor Ron DeSantis, who has signed numerous death warrants since taking office. The Florida Supreme Court denied Lukehart's appeals, including claims that his medication could interfere with the lethal injection process. Another execution is scheduled in Florida later this month.
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The execution of Lukehart reflects ongoing discussions around the death penalty in Florida, particularly under Governor DeSantis's administration.
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