Florida Executes Michael Tanzi for 2000 Murder of Miami Herald Employee
Michael Tanzi was executed for the 2000 murder of Janet Acosta, a Miami Herald employee, after a series of unsuccessful appeals.
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Overview
Michael Tanzi, 48, was executed by lethal injection in Florida for the 2000 murder of Janet Acosta, who was abducted during her work lunch break. Tanzi, convicted of first-degree murder, kidnapping, and armed robbery, had been on death row for over two decades. After his execution, which he faced with a final statement of regret, he became the third person executed in Florida in 2025. His appeals citing health issues were denied, reinforcing the state's commitment to capital punishment.
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- Michael Tanzi was executed by lethal injection on Tuesday for the 2000 murder of Janet Acosta, a Miami Herald employee, marking the third execution in Florida this year.
- Tanzi's appeals, which included claims of health issues due to obesity and sciatica, were rejected by the courts as untimely and without sufficient merit; he had previously been convicted of first-degree murder and other charges.
- After his execution, Tanzi expressed regret for his actions in a final statement to Acosta's family, acknowledging the brutal nature of his crime.
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