Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=71lDvNpFSOR Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH LIVE: Florida news conference following James Hitchcock execution [3vAz41nATVZ] Health Updated on August 11, 2026 EDT — Published on August 11, 2026 EDT A Florida man convicted of beating and choking his 13-year-old step-niece to death nearly 50 years ago was executed Thursday evening. Officials are expected to provide an update from the Florida State Prison near Starke. Follow @News6WKMG for more coverage. U033Vi1u1On A4C44wmchMa H6kpEjwpmUX TbUSnik0Qct N1nvwiqNqXf ci25ucMExo7 sYF24xHMOto
A Florida man convicted of beating and choking his 13-year-old step-niece to death nearly 50 years ago was executed Thursday evening. Officials are expected to provide an update from the Florida State Prison near Starke. Follow @News6WKMG for more coverage. U033Vi1u1On A4C44wmchMa H6kpEjwpmUX TbUSnik0Qct N1nvwiqNqXf ci25ucMExo7 sYF24xHMOto