Tallahassee (Florida): In the 1998 case involving the kidnapping and murder of seven-year-old Amanda Brown, Governor Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for the 80-year-old accused, Willie Crane Jr. The order schedules the execution to take place at Florida State Prison on December 10. The incident occurred in September 1998. Crane, who was acquainted with the girl’s mother, Kathryn Hartman, went to their home and drugged her with sleeping pills mixed in her dinner, rendering her unconscious. He then kidnapped Amanda Brown and subsequently killed her. The child’s body has still not been recovered. Forensic evidence played a critical role in the case, including blood stains found on both the child’s and mother’s clothing and in the bathroom, as well as scratch marks on Crane’s hands. In November 1999, the court sentenced Crane to death. After prolonged legal battles and appeals, the final warrant for carrying out the death sentence has now been issued.
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Original Malayalam report: Malayalam Daily News
