DeSantis withdraws death warrant for 74-year-old William Thompson

A local news story from Florida, reported by Florida Phoenix.

Local News · Florida · October 9, 2026

From Florida Phoenix

Five days before the state of Florida was scheduled to execute 74-year-old William Thompson for the 1976 murder, kidnapping, and rape of 23-year-old woman in Miami-Dade County, Gov. Ron DeSantis withdrew his death warrant Thursday.

Reported by Florida Phoenix, October 9, 2026. Read the full story at Florida Phoenix →

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