Glen Edward Rogers Scheduled for Execution in Florida

A death warrant has been issued for Glen Edward Rogers, a man convicted of murdering two women, one in Florida and another in California. Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, this marks the fifth death warrant executed in Florida in 2023.

Details of the Conviction

At 62 years old, Rogers is set to undergo lethal injection on May 15, 2023, at Florida State Prison located in Starke. His convictions stem from murders that occurred in the mid-1990s.

Murder in Florida

In November 1995, Rogers was last seen with Tina Marie Cribbs as they left a bar in Gibsonton, Florida. Two days later, Cribbs was discovered stabbed to death in the bathroom of a hotel.

Murder in California

Rogers was also sentenced to death in California in 1999 for another murder. He met Sandra Gallagher in a Van Nuys bar in September 1995, and her charred remains were later found in her vehicle near his residence, just a day after their encounter.

Suspected Additional Crimes

Beyond the two confirmed homicides, Rogers is under investigation for several other murders across the United States, indicating a troubling pattern of violent behavior.

Florida’s Execution Statistics

This year’s executions in Florida highlight a notable trend, with three individuals already put to death in 2023. These include:

• Edward James, executed on March 20, for the murders of an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother in 1993.
• James Dennis Ford, put to death on February 13 for killing a married couple in 1997 during a fishing trip.
• Michael Tanzi, who was executed on April 8 for the kidnapping and murder of a woman in the Florida Keys in 2000.

Upcoming, Gulf War veteran Jeffrey Hutchinson, aged 59, is slated for execution on May 1 for killing his girlfriend and her three children.

Conclusion

The case of Glen Edward Rogers continues to draw attention as the scheduled execution date approaches. The state of Florida remains actively engaged in carrying out death sentences, addressing serious crimes of violence that have devastated families and communities.

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Republished with permission from the Associated Press.