Florida death row inmate wants DeSantis to attend his pending execution

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: July 10, 2026

Words: 646

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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Dennis Michael Sochor, convicted of strangling an 18-year-old woman he met at a New Year’s celebration in a Broward County bar 44 years ago, is scheduled to die by lethal injection Tuesday at Florida State Prison.

His last wish?

To have Gov. Ron DeSantis personally observe his execution up close and personal.

“Dennis very clearly has said that more so than even asking the governor to stop his execution, he’s asking for the governor’s attendance …

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