Franklin Delano Floyd

Franklin Delano Floyd (1943–2023) was an American convicted murderer, kidnapper, rapist, and child sex offender.

Franklin Delano Floyd (1943–2023) was an American convicted murderer, kidnapper, rapist, and child sex offender. He is best known for the 1989 murder of Cheryl Ann Commesso, the 1994 kidnapping of Michael Anthony Hughes, and for living under false identities for years while evading capture.

Early life and aliases

Floyd was born in Georgia in 1943 and later became known for using multiple identities and forged documents. Reporting on his case linked him to a long pattern of deception and fugitive behavior.

Criminal history

His criminal record included violent and sexual offenses, and he was wanted by federal authorities after failing to appear in court in 1973. He later became the subject of major investigations connected to abduction and homicide cases.

Convictions and death row

Floyd was convicted in Florida for the murder of Cheryl Ann Commesso and received a death sentence. He was also convicted for kidnapping Michael Hughes and sentenced to a lengthy prison term.

Public attention

His case drew renewed public attention through true-crime coverage, including the documentary 'Girl in the Picture'. The investigation also uncovered the identity of Suzanne Sevakis, whom Floyd had raised under false names.