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‘It’s over.’ Killer of beloved Miami Herald employee is executed 25 years after her murder
It’s over. It’s done,” said the sister of Janet Acosta, who spoke after the execution of Michael Tanzi at Florida State ...
'Fledgling serial killer' Michael Tanzi executed in Florida for woman's brutal murder
Florida executed Michael Tanzi on Tuesday for the murder of a beloved Miami Herald employee who was attacked in broad ...
A Florida man is executed for killing a Miami Herald employee who was abducted on her lunch break
STARKE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man convicted of killing a Miami Herald employee who was abducted on her lunch break was ...
‘Morbidly obese’ killer’s final meal, last words revealed before he’s executed for strangling beloved Miami Herald worker
It’s done. Basically, justice for Janet happened,” said Acosta’s sister, Julie Andrew, who attended the execution. ”My heart felt lighter and I can breathe again.” ...
Inside the Death Chamber: What It's Like to Watch a Convicted Killer Die
Michael Anthony Tanzi was pronounced dead at 6:12 p.m. Tuesday for the grisly murder of Janet Acosta in 2000. Newsweek was in the room.
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Florida man is executed for the 2000 killing of Miami Herald employee
A Florida man convicted of kidnapping a 49-year-old Miami resident and strangling her to death in Monroe County was executed ...
Inside the Death Chamber as Florida Executes Convicted Killer Michael Tanzi
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Tanzi's death warrant last month, condemning him for strangling Acosta, a veteran ...
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A Herald employee was brutally murdered 25 years ago. Her killer is set to be executed
Carolyn Green remembers the last time she saw her coworker and close friend Janet Acosta more than two decades ago. Acosta was wearing a new outfit — a purple sweater, blue jeans and boots ...
Florida man put to death for murder
A Florida man convicted of killing a Miami Herald employee who was abducted on her lunch break was executed Tuesday evening.