Florida Executes Man Convicted of 1982 Murder | JQJO

Kayle Bates, 67, was executed in Florida on Tuesday evening for the 1982 abduction, murder, and attempted rape of Janet White. This marks Florida's 10th execution in 2025, a state record. Bates, who declined a last meal and final words, was convicted of first-degree murder, kidnapping, armed robbery, and attempted sexual battery. Two more executions are scheduled in Florida this month, part of a nationwide increase in executions this year. Attorneys for Bates pursued numerous appeals, all of which were ultimately unsuccessful.