Governor DeSantis Signs Death Warrant for ‘Hog Trail Killer’ Convicted of 1996 Murder
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a death warrant for Daniel Owen Conahan Jr., also known as the "Hog Trail Killer." Conahan was convicted of a 1996 murder and kidnapping that occurred in Charlotte County.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, August 12, 2026 —
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a death warrant for Daniel Owen Conahan Jr., who is known as the “Hog Trail Killer.” Conahan was convicted of a 1996 murder and kidnapping that took place in Charlotte County.
The signing of the death warrant by Governor DeSantis sets a date for Conahan’s execution. The specific date of execution was not provided in the available information.
Conahan was found guilty of the murder and kidnapping of a victim in Charlotte County in 1996. The details surrounding the conviction, including the name of the victim and the full scope of the legal proceedings that led to his death sentence, were not elaborated upon in the provided summary.
The designation “Hog Trail Killer” is associated with Conahan following the events of 1996. Further details regarding the timeline of the trial, sentencing, and any subsequent appeals were not made available.
As of the latest information, Governor DeSantis has officially acted on the case by signing the death warrant. The subsequent steps in the legal process, including the scheduling and carrying out of the execution, will follow according to Florida state law.
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