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Glen Rogers, a convicted serial killer known as the ‘Casanova Killer’, was executed by lethal injection at Florida State Prison. He was sentenced for the 1995 murder of Tina Marie Cribbs and was also linked to other murders across the U.S. Rogers expressed gratitude in his final statement and was known for his claims of having committed numerous crimes before recanting. His execution adds to Florida’s ongoing capital punishment discussions.
Starke, Florida – Glen Rogers, a convicted serial killer, was executed by lethal injection on Thursday at Florida State Prison. The execution took place near Starke, with Rogers pronounced dead at 6:16 p.m. He was 62 years old at the time of his death.
Rogers was found guilty of the 1995 murder of Tina Marie Cribbs, a 34-year-old mother of two, whose body was discovered in a Tampa motel room after she had met Rogers at a bar. In addition to the Florida conviction, Rogers received a death sentence in California for the strangulation murder of Sandra Gallagher, a mother of three, which occurred just weeks before the Cribbs murder.
Authorities apprehended Rogers in Kentucky after a highway chase while he was driving Cribbs’ car shortly after her death. His execution marked the fifth in Florida this year, with another inmate, Anthony Wainwright, scheduled to face execution on June 10, 2025.
The execution process lasted 16 minutes. During this time, staff monitored Rogers for consciousness. Florida’s lethal injection protocol involves a combination of three drugs: a sedative, a paralytic agent, and a drug that causes cardiac arrest.
In his final statement, Rogers expressed gratitude towards his wife, stating that “in the near future, your questions will be answered.” He also acknowledged President Trump, expressing support and readiness for his execution.
Rogers, originally from Hamilton, Ohio, was often referred to as the “Casanova Killer” or the “Cross Country Killer,” a nod to his modus operandi. He was identified as a suspect in numerous unsolved murders across the United States, infamously claiming he had killed around 70 people before later recanting this assertion. His alleged victims primarily exhibited similar traits, often being in their 30s, having petite frames, and red hair.
Although there were speculations linking Rogers to the infamous murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, the Los Angeles Police Department subsequently clarified that there was no evidence to suggest his involvement. This misattribution further fueled public interest and media scrutiny surrounding his case, including features in documentaries like “My Brother the Serial Killer.”
Rogers’ legal avenues had finally been exhausted when the U.S. Supreme Court denied his final appeals preceding the execution. The various designations and media portrayals contributed to a public perception of Rogers not merely as a murderer but as an enigmatic figure within true crime discourse.
The execution of Glen Rogers concludes a significant chapter in the legal proceedings surrounding his crimes and adds to the ongoing discussions regarding capital punishment in Florida. While the state continues to process cases involving the death penalty, officials have emphasized the procedures surrounding lethal injections and their commitment to handling each case with due legal process.
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- Press Democrat: Glen Rogers Execution
- WFLA: Florida Serial Killer Cheers Trump
- New York Post: Florida to Execute Casanova Serial Killer
- NC News Online: Florida Executes Suspected Serial Killer
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Capital Punishment
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