Murderer who set neighbour on fire uses last words to make thinly-veiled apology

Murderer who set neighbour on fire uses last words to make thinly-veiled apologyFlorida made its fifth execution of the year, as it saw Chadwick Scott Willacy given a three-drug injection for killing Marlys Sather in a horrific attack more than 30 years agoNewsBradley Jolly Overnight News Editor00:36, 22 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesChadwick Scott Willacy set his neighbour on fire(Image: Florida Department of Corrections/AFP via Getty Images)A murderer on death row who set his neighbour on fire more than three decdes ago used his final words to make a thinly-veiled apology.‌Chadwick Scott Willacy was given a three-drug injection today for murdering Marlys Sather who was set on fire after returning home to find the thug inside her property. Willacy, who had forced entry in a chilling burglary, struck her in the head with a blunt object, fracturing her skull, and then bound her hands and ankles with wire and tape.‌Having been convicted of first-degree murder, burglary, robbery and arson, Willacy spent 36 years on death row in Starke, Florida, but was finally executed today. While the 58-year-old man apologised to his own family and friends and urged his "brothers on the row" to stay strong, Willacy maintained his innocence, saying that he would never kill his friend.‌Speaking before he was given the jab, Willacy said: "To the victim’s family, I hope this brings you peace. If it does, that's good. But this is not right."READ MORE: Woman who wrote book on grief after husband’s death found guilty of murdering himREAD MORE: Murderer's final words blasted as he is executed on death row for killing mumView 2 ImagesMichael Lee King was executed in the same state last month(Image: Florida Department of Corrections/AFP via Getty Images)‌It was Florida's fifth execution this year, following the killing of Michael Lee King who had raped and murdered a young mother in the state. Both men had long waits on death row before their executions; almost 36 yea...