Florida Set to Carry Out Another Execution: Glen Rogers Scheduled for Death on Thursday
STARKE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s unyielding pace of executions continues, with yet another condemned killer scheduled to die this week. Glen Rogers, 62, is set to face lethal injection at Florida State Prison on Thursday, marking what will be the state’s sixth execution of 2025.
Rogers is convicted of the brutal 1995 stabbing murder of Tina Marie Cribbs near Tampa. His death sentence follows a chilling series of crimes that span across the country. Not only has Rogers been linked to the killing of Cribbs, but he was also sentenced to death in California for another woman’s murder.
After committing the crime, Rogers was apprehended in Kentucky while driving Cribbs’ car—a car he claimed she had willingly loaned him.
In a twist that has lingered in the public eye, Rogers himself made startling claims that he had a hand in the infamous O.J. Simpson murders. He alleged to be involved in the killings of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, even raising the possibility in a 2012 documentary and during correspondences with a criminal profiler. However, Los Angeles authorities have consistently denied any connection, asserting that Rogers was not the murderer in that high-profile case.
With the state on track to carry out another execution this year, the focus remains on the controversial and ongoing debate surrounding Florida’s use of the death penalty.
Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Death Warrant for Convicted Killer Anthony Wainwright
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republican Governor Ron DeSantis took a decisive step last week, signing a death warrant for 54-year-old Anthony Wainwright, who stands convicted of the brutal kidnapping, rape, and murder of 26-year-old Carmen Gayheart in 1994. The horrific crime unfolded when Gayheart was abducted from a grocery store parking lot in Lake City, Florida—a tragedy that shocked the community and left a lasting scar.
Wainwright’s violent past extends beyond this singular crime. He had previously escaped from a North Carolina prison alongside an accomplice, and their violent spree culminated in a dramatic shootout with police in Mississippi, where they were ultimately captured. Court records reveal the chilling details of their escape and capture, adding a layer of intensity to Wainwright’s already disturbing history.
As the state moves forward with the execution process, this case adds to the growing list of controversial death penalty actions in Florida, sparking ongoing debates about justice and punishment in the state.
Executions in Florida May Face Delays as Appeals for Rogers and Wainwright Continue
As Florida prepares for another round of executions, both Glen Rogers and Anthony Wainwright still have appeals pending, which could potentially delay their scheduled deaths. These legal proceedings add an uncertain layer to the timeline, as the two convicted killers await decisions that could alter the course of their fates.
Florida, known for its high number of executions, saw six carried out in 2023. However, the state saw a significant drop in 2024, with just one execution taking place so far. With the pending appeals for both Rogers and Wainwright, the state’s execution rate may continue to fluctuate, keeping the public and legal community on edge as these cases unfold.