Dennis Sochor

Dennis Sochor, 74, was executed by the state of Florida by a three-drug lethal injection at Florida State Prison near Starke on Tuesday evening, October 20, 2026. He was pronounced dead at about 6:14 p.m. An Associated Press reporter who witnessed the execution said Sochor apologized several times to the victim's family before it began, saying he was deeply sorry. The execution was carried out at the prison where he was held under the state's custody until his death.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Associated Press reporter who witnessed the execution (reporters).

Source

• Florida executes the 29th person on death row in 19 months — two more scheduled News From The States, October 23, 2026