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Alabama man put to death for the murder of a 5-year-old girl in last of three US executions in a day
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· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway The victim was 5 years old at the time of her death.
A man from Alabama was executed for murdering a young girl. The victim was 5 years old at the time of her death. This execution was the last of three to take place in the US on the same day.
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Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: WHNT.com ·
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