On June 1 and 2, 2023, the following testimony was offered: Dr. Werner, one of the three psychiatrists Governor DeSantis appointed to evaluate Owen, testified at the competency hearing. Dr. Werner has been involved in “about five” of these evaluations. Owen “disclosed” his delusions “immediately.” Dr. Werner said to Owen, “You don’t really believe the…

ON June 1-2. 2023, THE FOLLOWING TESTIMONY WAS HEARD AT AN EVIDENTIARY HEARING REGARDING OWEN’S INSANITY TO BE EXECUTED: Eric Pinkard, Esq. is a capital defense attorney who supervised Duane Owen’s case in 1999 and has known him for over 20 years and has met with him on many occasions. Mr. Pinkard witnessed the Governor’s…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2023 Contact: Maria DeLiberato (717) 503-2730 (text messages only) [email protected] PRESS RELEASE Vigils and Peaceful Protests Across Florida for Duane Owen TAMPA, Florida – Duane Owen is scheduled to be executed at 6:00 pm on Thursday, June 15. Unless a Stay of Execution is issued before Thursday, join Floridians for Alternatives…