Thomas Lee Gudinas, a death row inmate, has been executed as the most recent individual executed in Florida.
In 1994, Gudinas, 51, was convicted and sentenced to death for the rape and murder of 27-year-old Michelle McGrath.
McGrath was observed at Barbarella’s bar in Orlando, Florida, in the early hours of the morning on the day of her disappearance, May 24.
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Gudinas was observed at the same bar with some of his pals the night before.
McGrath’s body was discovered in an alley by an employee of a nearby school, hours after she was last seen. The employee claimed to have observed Gudinas escaping the area just moments prior.
Signs of trauma and sexual violence were present on her body.
Thomas Lee Gudinas was found guilty of the 1994 homicide of Michelle McGrath (Florida Department of Corrections).
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Authorities suspect that McGrath was assaulted while walking to her vehicle after having been out with a friend.
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In 1995, Gudinas was found guilty of the murder of McGrath and sentenced to death. Since then, he has been incarcerated on death row.
According to officials, his final supper was pizza, fries, and soda. He was declared deceased at 6:13 p.m. local time on Tuesday, June 24.
As per the Associated Press, Gudinas’ final words were rendered inaudible to those who witnessed his execution following a lethal injection. Nevertheless, Governor Ron DeSantis’ office released a statement regarding the murderer’s final moments.
Bryan Griffin, the spokesperson for his office, stated that the inmate expressed repentance and cited Jesus.
Gudinas did not consult with a spiritual advisor prior to his execution, and officials reported that his mother was his sole visitor.
According to eyewitnesses to the execution, Gudinas’ eyes rolled back and he experienced chest convulsions as the drugs entered his system. His face began to lose pigment before he lay motionless.
It is unclear whether McGrath’s parents were present during the execution. McGrath’s father, Douglas McGrath, expressed his disappointment with Gudina’s guilty verdict, stating, “It appears to be a tragic waste of his and my daughter’s life.”
“My daughter is permanently taken from us.”
Gudinas was the seventh individual to be executed in Florida this year and the 24th in the United States.
In addition, Florida has executed a greater number of individuals this year than any other state.
Ted Veerman, the spokesperson for the Department of Corrections, acknowledged this truth subsequent to Gudinas’ execution.
He stated, “Our personnel are performing exceptionally well in maintaining the pace of these executions.”
“We are conducting these in a professional manner.”
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