Florida executed Edward Zakrzewski for the 1994 murder of his wife and children, marking the ninth execution in 2023, surpassing its previous high of eight. The lethal injection method was used, one of two previously permitted under state law. Florida's latest legislation provides unprecedented discretion to executioners regarding methods, diverging from established norms that ensured rigorous oversight. This shift undermines decades of legal safeguards designed to protect due process in capital punishment, fostering fears about potential arbitrary and cruel execution practices.
Florida's new law gives executioners 'free rein' to choose how to execute prisoners, as long as methods aren't deemed unconstitutional, introducing potential for extreme execution practices.
This new law dismantles decades of 'super due process' regarding capital punishment, allowing for a broader interpretation of acceptable execution methods without strict guidelines.
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