Event Brief
DeSantis signs death warrant for William Silvia
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: Gov. DeSantis signed a death warrant for William Frances Silvia, convicted in 2006 murder; execution set for Aug. 18-25.
WHO: Gov. Ron DeSantis; William Frances Silvia (61)
WHAT: Death warrant signed for Silvia; execution scheduled by lethal injection
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 5:34 PM ET
WHERE: Florida State Prison, Florida
WHY: Silvia was convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife in 2006; the death warrant was signed to carry out the sentence.
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