Florida Executes Curtis Windom in 11th 2025 Execution, Setting State Record

Curtis Windom, 59, was executed by lethal injection at Florida State Prison, becoming the 11th person put to death in Florida in 2025, marking a record number of executions in the state this year. Windom was convicted of the 1992 murders of his girlfriend Valerie Davis, her mother Mary Lubin, and Johnnie Lee, whom he claimed owed him money. Despite pleas for clemency from Windom's children and some victims' family members, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the death warrant, and all post-conviction appeals were denied. Windom's last meal included ribs and pie, and his final words were unintelligible. The execution reflects Florida's leading role in the national increase in executions, with the U.S. having carried out 30 executions this year. The case has drawn attention to the ongoing use and debate over capital punishment, with President Donald Trump supporting its expansion for severe crimes.