A grim milestone as three death row inmates are put to death across America in single day

6 Nov 2026 • 8:07 PM MYT
The Independent
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A grim milestone as three death row inmates are put to death across America in single day

  • Three death row inmates were executed on Thursday across Indiana, Alabama, and Florida, marking the second triple execution in the US since August.
  • The executed men were Jeffrey Weisheit in Indiana, Jesse Guardado in Florida, and Michael Shannon Taylor in Alabama, all convicted of murder.
  • On the same day, California Governor Gavin Newsom commuted the sentences of all 548 people on death row in his state to life in prison without parole.
  • Alabama Governor Kay Ivey criticized Newsom's actions, stating that Alabama enforces the law and ensures criminals do not escape justice.
  • Executions in the US have increased during President Trump's second term following an executive order directing the Justice Department to prioritize the death penalty.

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