Glen Ocha was executed in Florida State Prison near Starke
Glen Ocha was executed in Florida State Prison near Starke
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Glen Ocha was executed in Florida State Prison near Starke. Ocha, 47, was pronounced dead at 6:10 p.m.
Ocha had pleaded guilty to the Oct. 5, 1999, killing of Skjerva, 28.
Governor Jeb Bush, a convert to Roman Catholicism, told reporters earlier Tuesday in Tallahassee that "I actually was prepared to delay the execution out of courtesy for and respect for the pope's passing." But he also said he has a duty to state law and has sympathy for the victims.
Ocha had pleaded guilty to the Oct. 5, 1999, killing of Skjerva, 28.
Governor Jeb Bush, a convert to Roman Catholicism, told reporters earlier Tuesday in Tallahassee that "I actually was prepared to delay the execution out of courtesy for and respect for the pope's passing." But he also said he has a duty to state law and has sympathy for the victims.
— SOURCES
- (Sources: Associated Press & Rick Halperin, St. Petersburg Times, Gainesville Sun, 05/04/2005)
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