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Protestors stand together in the rain in opposition of the execution of Richard Knight. Knight was executed at the Florida State Prison in Raiford on Thursday, May. 21, 2026.

Hans Peder Mullings speaks at press conference about the murder of his girlfriend Odessia Stephens and their 4-year-old daughter, Hanessia Mullings at the Florida State Prison in Raiford on Thursday, May. 21, 2026.

Riana Morales

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By Riana Morales | 4:25pm

Hans Peder Mullings speaks at press conference about the murder of his girlfriend Odessia Stephens and their 4-year-old daughter, Hanessia Mullings at the Florida State Prison in Raiford on Thursday, May. 21, 2026.

Rev. Floyd L.Narcisse waits until it is time to begin the service in opposition of the death penalty and execution of Richard Knight. Knight was executed at the Florida State Prison in Raiford on Thursday, May. 21, 2026.

Riana Morales

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By Riana Morales | 4:24pm

Rev. Floyd L.Narcisse waits until it is time to begin the service in opposition of the death penalty and execution of Richard Knight. Knight was executed at the Florida State Prison in Raiford on Thursday, May. 21, 2026.

Bill Campbell demonstrates in support of the execution of Richard Knight. Campbell stands alone on the opposing side out front of the Florida State Prison in Raiford on Thursday, May. 21, 2026.

Riana Morales

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By Riana Morales | 4:23pm

Bill Campbell demonstrates in support of the execution of Richard Knight. Campbell stands alone on the opposing side out front of the Florida State Prison in Raiford on Thursday, May. 21, 2026.

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