The family of murder victim Michael Sheridan reacted critically following the execution of Ronald Palmer Heath, who was convicted of killing Sheridan nearly four decades ago.
Ronald Palmer Heath, 64, was executed in Florida using a three-drug injection after being convicted of the first-degree murder of Michael Sheridan in 1989. The execution marks a significant moment as Heath was the first person executed by the state in 2026 and follows a total of 19 executions the previous year. Heath's crime took place nearly four decades ago, illustrating the lengthy judicial process regarding capital punishment.
