Breaking News: Execution of Convicted Killer

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Michael Duane Zack III, who was found guilty of the brutal murder of two women he encountered at bars in Florida, was put to death through lethal injection on Tuesday evening at the Florida State Prison.
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Last Meetings and Declined Last Meal

Prior to his execution, Zack had a final meeting with his wife and spiritual advisor. He declined the opportunity to have a last meal.

Supreme Court Denial

Despite his legal team’s request for a stay of execution, the US Supreme Court denied the appeal. This decision came after Zack’s lawyers argued against the lower court’s ruling that he was not intellectually disabled.
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Brain Dysfunction and Mental Impairment

During his trial, Zack’s defense counsel argued that he suffers from fetal alcohol syndrome and posttraumatic stress disorder, which are both brain dysfunctions and mental impairments.

Response from the State

Attorneys representing the state of Florida opposed the stay of execution in a response filed last Thursday.

Multiple Murders and Confession

In 1997, Zack was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of Ravonne Smith. He also received a life sentence for the killing of Laura Rosillo. Both women were met at different bars before their tragic deaths.
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Statistics on Executions

Zack’s execution marks the sixth one in Florida this year and the eighth under the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis.
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Read More of this Story at www.cnn.com – 2023-10-03 23:18:00

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