US prisoner who survived eight execution dates dies at 101

Francis Clifford Smith, a US prisoner who survived eight execution dates and spent over 70 years behind bars, has died at 101. Learn more about his case.

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August 19, 2026 · 15:15 · 5 min read

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Francis Clifford Smith, a US prisoner who survived eight execution dates and spent over 70 years behind bars, has died at 101. Learn more about his case.

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US prisoner who survived eight execution dates dies at 101