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Oklahoma Conducts First Execution of 2026; Florida Ramps Up Death Penalty Activity
Oklahoma carried out its first execution of 2026 on February 12, with Kendrick Simpson executed for a 2006 double murder. This marked the second execution in the U.S. in 2026, following Florida’s execution of Ronald Palmer Heath on February 10. Florida continues scheduling more, underscoring rising national activity in capital punishment.
