Florida man to be 19th execution, tying record
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
More from Marcus →Managing Editor · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 10:06 AM · 1 min read
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— A Florida man who fatally stabbed a 75-year-old woman in 2004 is set to be executed today, matching last year's record set by the state. Jesse Guardado confessed and quickly pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a 75-year-old woman inside her Walton County home in 2004 before stealing her jewelry box, $80, and [...]