Florida Executes Mark Allen Geralds for 1989 Home Invasion Murder, Setting New State Execution Record

Dec 10, 2025 10:14 am CST

Florida has executed Mark Allen Geralds, 58, for the 1989 murder of Tressa Pettibone during a home invasion, marking the state's 18th execution this year and setting a new annual record. Geralds, who was convicted in 1990, died by lethal injection at Florida State Prison after declining further appeals. Evidence included blood-stained jewelry he pawned on the day of the murder and matching plastic ties used to bind the victim.