Duane Owen Execution

'Bad Things Can Happen to Good People'

Duane Owen Execution

Witness to the execution of Duane Owen

WPTV had a representative who witnessed the execution of Duane Owen at Florida State Prison. This is his experience.

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Duane Owen Execution

Who's who in Duane Owen's lengthy legal saga

In Their Own Words

Debbi Johnson on murder of sister Karen Slattery: 'I just refuse to be a victim'

Diane Brewer, classmate of Karen Slattery, recalls 1984 murder: 'This rocked us'

Andrew Smith remembers reputation of classmate Karen Slattery: 'A very good human being'

Margaret Garetano-Castor reflects on life of best friend Karen Slattery: 'All I remember with her is smiling and laughing a lot'

Trevor Staniec remembers visiting Georgianna Worden at time of aunt's murder

Mary Lou Metzger remembers best friend Georgianna Worden: 'She was a pistol'

Former Boca Raton police Sgt. Kevin McCoy on Georgianna Worley murder: 'It sticks out because it was so horrendous'

Michael Salnick on defending Duane Owen: 'There was overwhelming evidence'

Carey Haughwout on impending execution of Duane Owen: 'I don't think killing helps prevent killing'

From the Vault

From the vault: Duane Owen linked to deaths of Karen Slattery, Georgianna Worden in 1984

From the vault: Duane Owen faces 1999 retrial in death of Karen Slattery

From the vault: Duane Owen shows no emotion during 1999 retrial

From the vault: Duane Owen sentenced to death for second time after 1999 retrial

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