Walton County Death Row Inmate Appeals Execution to Florida Supreme Court

Jesse Guardado, convicted of murdering a Walton County woman in 2004, filed an appeal with the Florida Supreme Court after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his death warrant last week. Guardado's attorneys argue his trial lawyer provided inadequate representation, a claim rejected by lower courts. His execution is scheduled for Nov. 5 if the appeal fails.

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