Florida has scheduled Michael Tanzi's execution for April 8, 2025 for the 2000 murder of Janet Acosta.

Join the Virtual Sit In

Call Governor DeSantis at 850-717-9243 with the following message:

'Hi. My name is [your name]. I am calling to ask that Gov. DeSantis stops the execution of Michael Tanzi on April 8, 2025. We can be safe from people who have committed great harm and hold them accountable without killing them. It is what we do in most cases."

Register for the Virtual Vigil HERE.

Executing Michael for the worst thing he has ever done does not make the people of the State of Florida any safer. Without a doubt, he is not the same person who committed his crimes so many years ago.

Hear from Michael in his own words(provided by IHFL):

"When I look back on my life my regrets are endless. My choices are what I have to live with and I'm okay with that. As my life continues to move forward I'm no longer living in the past and blaming others for my behavior.

I've taken full responsibility for my actions and I'm feeling content. Prison saved my life. I would have never made it to 30 years old. I thank God for reentering my life and giving me the opportunity to find balance and change through His word. I am grateful to those people whom I've found over the years who have stayed in touch and helped me grow into a better person. Without them I don't know what kind of person I'd be today.

So as you read this you may see that you can relate to what I've been through or know of someone who is struggling to find their path in life, I just hope I can help you as you help me."

Florida's continued use of executions marks the state as an outlier in its use of the death penalty. The majority of other states are on a downward trend of executions.

Please sign the petition asking Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida State Board of Executive Clemency to do everything within their power to stop this execution, including issuing a stay, and seeking a path to clemency in the case.