In 1934, a capital offender was executed in Florida 33 days following his apprehension and only 45 days after the crime was committed.

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This statement is true. The offender in question was known as Richard Hauptmann and he was executed in the electric chair for the kidnapping and murder of the infant son of aviator Charles Lindbergh on April 3, 1936. Hauptmann was arrested on September 19, 1934, and his trial and appeals process were expedited due to the high-profile nature of the crime.

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