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74-year-old man becomes oldest inmate executed in modern Florida history
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 25, 2026
· 4 min read
A 74-year-old man convicted of fatally stabbing his wife became the oldest person executed in Florida's modern history on Thursday, and the state is scheduled to execute another 74-year-old inmate next month. Dusty Ray Spencer was pronounced dead at 6:10 p.m. followinga three-drug injection at Fl...
Key takeaway Dusty Ray Spencer was pronounced dead at 6:10 p.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The scheduled execution of Dusty Ray Spencer in Florida may seem like a distant event to residents of Terrell Hills , but it bears noting that Texas itself has a significant history with the death penalty. As one of the states that tied for second in executions in 2025, Texas' own practices and policies regarding capital punishment are worth examining. The fact that Florida has carried out a record number of executions under Governor Ron DeSantis' oversight may prompt local officials and residents to consider the implications of such policies for their own community. With Texas having executed five individuals in 2025, the same as Alabama and South Carolina, it is clear that the debate over the death penalty is ongoing in many parts of the country, including the San Antonio area. As the U.S. Supreme Court considers Spencer's final appeal, Terrell Hills residents may want to engage in discussions about the role of capital punishment in their own state.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 4 min
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