Man Convicted of Killing Women in Florida and Van Nuys Set for Execution

Introduction to the Case

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A man convicted of killing two women, one in Florida and another in Van Nuys, has been scheduled for execution in Florida under a death warrant signed Tuesday by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, the fifth this year.

Glen Edward Rogers, 62, is set to die by lethal injection May 15 at Florida State Prison near the city of Starke.

Background on Glen Edward Rogers

Rogers was convicted in 1997 and sentenced to death for the murder of Tina Marie Cribbs. The two were seen leaving a Gibsonton, Florida, bar together in November 1995. The woman was found stabbed to death in a hotel bathroom two days later.
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Additional Crimes and Sentences

Rogers received another death sentence in California in 1999. He met Sandra Gallagher at a Van Nuys bar in September 1995. Her badly burned corpse was found in her truck a day later near Rogers’ apartment.
Rogers is also suspected in several other homicides throughout the United States.

Recent Executions in Florida

Three other executions have taken place in Florida this year, with a fourth upcoming May 1, all by lethal injection.
On March 20, Edward James, 63, was executed for killing an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother in 1993. James Dennis Ford, 64, was put to death Feb. 13 for the 1997 murders of a married couple while out on a fishing trip. Earlier this month, Michael Tanzi, 48, died by lethal injection April 8 for kidnapping and murdering a woman in the Florida Keys in 2000.
Gulf War Army veteran Jeffrey Hutchinson, 59, is set to die by lethal injection May 1. He’s convicted of killing his girlfriend and her three children with a shotgun.

Conclusion

The scheduled execution of Glen Edward Rogers marks another instance of the state of Florida carrying out its death penalty. The case highlights the seriousness with which the justice system treats crimes of murder, particularly those that involve multiple victims and egregious circumstances. As the legal process reaches its conclusion, it serves as a reminder of the importance of justice being served.

FAQs

• Q: When is Glen Edward Rogers scheduled to be executed?
  A: Glen Edward Rogers is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on May 15 at Florida State Prison.
• Q: What were the crimes for which Glen Edward Rogers was convicted?
  A: Rogers was convicted of murdering Tina Marie Cribbs in Florida and Sandra Gallagher in Van Nuys, California.
• Q: How many executions have taken place in Florida this year?
  A: As of the report, three executions have taken place, with two more scheduled, including that of Glen Edward Rogers.
• Q: Are there any other crimes for which Rogers is suspected?
  A: Yes, Rogers is suspected in several other homicides throughout the United States.
  Originally Published: April 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM PDT