The man known as the "Casanova Killer," Glen Rogers, will face execution today in Florida State Prison for a murder that took place nearly three decades ago. Rogers was condemned for the 1995 murder of Tina Marie Cribbs in a Tampa motel room. As reported by WFLA, barring any unforeseen last-minute reprieves, Rogers, now 62, will be administered a lethal injection.
Having met Cribbs at a bar, Rogers consequently took her life and later led authorities on a chase which ended in Kentucky where he was captured driving her stolen car. FOX 13 News mentions Rogers' notorious claim, stating he once took responsibility for as many as 70 murders, although law enforcement regards many as likely exaggerated.
In an account provided by Tampa Bay Times, this execution, scheduled for 6 p.m., marks the state of Florida's fifth this year. Rogers' fate was confirmed when the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear his final appeal yesterday.
Rogers also received a death sentence in California for the murder of Sandra Gallagher, a crime that preceded Cribbs' murder by several weeks. It was while driving Gallagher's vehicle, after killing her, the subsequent chase with police ensnared him eventually. WFLA details the story of how Rogers' trail of violence crossed many state lines, with additional suspected but never proven victims.
Contrary to some claims that have emerged over the years, the Los Angeles Police Department has stated they do not believe Rogers had any involvement in the notorious 1994 slayings of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. This was a storyline popularized by a documentary in 2012, but the claims were dismissed by law enforcement, as stated in an article by FOX 13 News. The upcoming execution signals a continued use of capital punishment, with Anthony Wainwright next on the list, scheduled for June 10, according to WFLA.
