Can ’morbid obesity’ delay a death row convict’s execution? Here’s what happened to a murderer in Florida

Twenty-five years after the crime, a double murderer is executed in Florida with the poison injection. His lawyers had still tried to prevent this - because he was "sickly obese. "

Florida to execute man despite his lawyers claiming he's too obese for lethal injection to work

A Florida death row inmate is set to be executed Tuesday by lethal injection, although his lawyers say he is too obese for the method to work.

Too big to kill? Florida prepares to execute 'morbidly obese' inmate

Michael Tanzi is scheduled to die via lethal injection Tuesday at Florida State Prison for the kidnapping and murder of Janet Acosta, 49, in April 2000.

The cruelty of isolation: There’s nothing ‘humane’ about how we treat the condemned

Photo by Peter Dazeley | Getty ImagesOn March 19, I served as a witness to the execution of a man named Aaron Gunches, Arizona’s first since 2022. During his time on death row, he begged for death and was ultimately granted what is likely more appropriately described as an emotionless state-assisted suicide. This experience has profoundly impacted me, leading to deep reflection on the nature of death, humanity, and the role we play in our final …

Florida Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence For Michael A. Tanzi

The Florida Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of Michael A. Tanzi, who was convicted of the 2000 murder of Janet Acosta. The ruling comes as Tanzi’s execution is scheduled for April 8, 2025. Tanzi was convicted of kidnapping, sexually battering, and murdering Acosta. He confessed to the crimes and led police to her […] Florida Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence For Michael A. Tanzi

Firing squads in Florida? Corrections bill opens door to execution alternatives

If a corrections bill in the Florida Legislature passes, the state could see death row prisoners executed by firing squad or nitrogen. What to know.