Bobby Joe Long
Bobby Joe Long was executed by lethal injection at Florida State Prison in Raiford, Florida, on May 23, 2019, and was pronounced dead at 6:55 p.m. He had been held at the prison for more than 34 years. His attorneys had asked for a stay, arguing that lethal injection would be cruel and unusual because of his epilepsy, but the U.S. Supreme Court denied the last-minute appeal. Corrections officials said he gave no final statement. Relatives of some of the victims attended, and the mother of one victim said, "We thank God that this day has finally arrived."
Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state. Lawyers argued in a last-minute appeal that lethal injection would be cruel and unusual because of his epilepsy, and the U.S. Supreme Court denied the appeal.
Reported by: Florida corrections officials (the agency that held him); his attorneys; U.S. Supreme Court (court).