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 believe she also was killed by Duckett four months after he murdered McAbee.

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