A Florida man convicted of raping and murdering an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block his execution. Edward James has faced multiple legal challenges, including claims about nonunanimous jury verdicts and inadequate representation over the years. Despite appeals to halt the execution, both the Florida Supreme Court and federal appeals courts have refused to intervene. This execution, part of a series of executions in Florida, highlights ongoing debates about the death penalty and its application in the state.