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DeSantis Orders December Execution for Man Convicted in Home Invasion Murder
Mark Allen Geralds, convicted of murder during a home invasion, is scheduled for execution by lethal injection on December 9, 2025, under an execution warrant signed by Ron DeSantis in Florida.
- Mark Allen Geralds, 58, was convicted of fatally stabbing a woman during a home invasion robbery, leading to his death sentence.
- Governor Ron DeSantis signed the execution warrant on Friday, marking a significant increase in capital punishment cases in Florida this year.
- Geralds is set to be executed at Florida State Prison on December 9, 2025, making him the 18th person facing execution in Florida under DeSantiss administration.
Why It Matters
This case underscores Floridas aggressive stance on capital punishment, with Ron DeSantis overseeing a record number of executions. It reflects ongoing debates around justice, crime, and the efficacy of the death penalty in deterring violent crimes like robbery and murder.