Death Warrant for Tommy Gudinas
On Friday afternoon, Governor DeSantis signed another death warrant—the seventh this year, surpassing his record of six in 2023. Thomas (“Tommy”) Gudinas is scheduled to be executed on Tuesday, June 24 at 6 pm for the 1994 murder of Michelle McGrath.
Tommy was just 20 years old when he was arrested for the murder of Ms. McGrath. Tommy was born to a teenage mother, who suffered blood poisoning during labor, causing Tommy to be born with fluid on his brain. He’d spend the first two weeks of his life in the hospital, returning 6 times in the first 6 months of his life because he’d stopped breathing. He had delays in growth and maturation.
And on top of his medical issues, there was the abuse—he was subjected to a childhood full of cruel and humiliating punishments at the hands of his father, who also kidnapped him for a period of three years. Before his childhood was over, he would have a 4th grade education and been shuttled through 105 separate placements through the Division of Youth Services. Read that again. 105 different places to sleep at night. Click here to sign Tommy’s petition and stay with us for more updates on his case.
Anthony Wainwright Execution
There are just over two weeks to stop the execution of Anthony Wainwright, which is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10 at 6 pm. Please take a moment to sign and share our petition for Anthony. Anthony’s case is marked by serious failures of fairness and justice, which his lawyers, his supporters, his family, and we at FADP are all working to bring to light and call for a life without parole sentence.
Event at Allendale UMC
On Sunday, June 8 at 10:30 am, FADP Executive Director Maria DeLiberato will speak on the death penalty during the morning service at Allendale United Methodist Church (3803 Haines Rd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703). Her sermon comes just two days before the scheduled execution of Anthony Wainwright, offering a powerful reflection on justice, mercy, and the urgency of this moment.
Legislative Update
Last week, Governor DeSantis signed two bills that dangerously expand Florida’s death penalty into law. Please take a moment to read our statements on HB 693, which adds vague new aggravating factors and HB 903, which opens the door for experimental and inhumane execution methods, including firing squads and nitrogen gas.
Onward,
The FADP Team
P.S. You’ve already done so much by showing up, speaking out, and standing alongside us. But as Florida accelerates its use of the death penalty, your continued support is more critical than ever to sustain this fight. Please make a donation today
Anthony Wainwright and his wife Sam