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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/38745122

An accused serial killer who was executed for murder in Florida on Thursday used his final words to express support for President Trump after offering comfort to his family and his victims’ families.

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[–] Angry_Autist@lemmy.world 28 points 1 day ago (2 children)

It's ok to not call them 'the accused' in the midst of an execution

[–] olympicyes@lemmy.world 9 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

He was convicted for one murder so the serial killing is what he is accused of.

[–] Angry_Autist@lemmy.world 1 points 11 hours ago

our society erodes daily by such stupid and irrelevant distinctions

[–] bizzle@lemmy.world 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I'm not trying to stand up for this guy but people have been wrongfully executed.

[–] Angry_Autist@lemmy.world 0 points 15 hours ago

not him tho, that's the point. we know he's guilty beyond a shadow of a doubt