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MEMORANDUM: DEATH WARRANT IN THE CASE OF WAYNE TOMPKINS

http://www.flgov.com/release/10499

February 2, 2009

Contact:

GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE
(850) 488-5394


TO: Interested Media
FROM: Erin Isaac, Governor’s Communications Director
RE: Death Warrant in the Case of Wayne Tompkins

Governor Charlie Crist today sent the attached transmittal letter to Warden Randall Bryant regarding the carrying out of the sentence in the case of Wayne Tompkins.

Pursuant to Section 922.052, Florida Statutes, Governor Crist has designated the week beginning at 12:00 noon on Friday, February 6, 2009, through 12:00 noon on Friday, February 13, 2009, for the execution.

In accordance with Section 922.11, Florida Statutes, Florida State Prison Warden Bryant has set the execution for Wayne Tompkins on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at 6:00 p.m.

Please find attached the transmittal letter sent today, as well as the October 2, 2008, transmittal letter, death warrant, and final judgment and sentence from the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit.

Governor’s Letter Regarding Wayne Tompkins

Death Warrant for Wayne Tompkins

If you have any questions or need additional information, please call the Governor’s press office at (850) 488-5394.