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Florida bishops urge DeSantis to stay execution of 74-year-old convicted of murdering wife

Florida bishops urge DeSantis to stay execution of 74-year-old convicted of murdering wife

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Dusty Ray Spencer's crime "merits a severe punishment," but the state should "exercise mercy," the state bishops' conference said.

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