Curtis Beasley was executed in Florida on Thursday after being sentenced to death in 1998 for the murder of Carolyn Monfort. The Florida Supreme Court rejected arguments claiming his punishment was cruel and unusual. Beasley, 77 years old at the time of his execution, had been incarcerated for decades for the crime. This execution marks a significant event in Florida’s application of the death penalty. Details surrounding the rejection of appeals focus on arguments pertaining to the conditions of his incarceration and the appropriateness of capital punishment given his age. The case has drawn scrutiny from those opposing the death penalty, citing concerns about lengthy waits on death row and potential for wrongful convictions. The execution took place at Florida State Prison.