Killer ex-cop executed for child's slaying as sheriff says he’s sure same monster murdered another girl

After almost four decades, the execution of James Duckett brought closure for two families who believe they both lost young girls to the same killer.

The 68-year-old was executed by lethal injection July 28 for the rape and murder of 11-year-old Teresa McAbee while on duty as a cop for the Mascotte Police Department.

McAbee’s family attended his execution at the Florida State Prison in Raiford.

They were joined by family and friends of 14-year-old Jeanifer Weldon. Authorities...