Derrick Dearman Scheduled for Execution in October

Derrick Dearman, 35, is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on October 17 in Alabama, following his admission to killing five members of his then-girlfriend's family in 2016. Dearman has expressed a desire to drop all appeals, stating it prolongs justice for the victims' families and is a waste of resources. He pleaded guilty to the murders committed during a violent rampage at a Mobile County home, where he used an axe and firearms. The victims included a pregnant woman, Chelsea Reed, and her unborn child. This execution will be Alabama's fourth this year, as the state continues to face scrutiny over its death penalty practices, including the recent execution methods. Dearman had previously expressed frustration over delays in carrying out his sentence and has reiterated his agreement with the court's decision regarding his conviction.