Fears of violent backlash over execution of anti-abortionist

While the mainstream anti-abortion community largely dismissed Hill as a fringe character, his supporters including a small but vocal group that stood outside the prison as Hill was put to death on Wednesday believe he was rewarded with glory in heaven for his actions.

Florida abortion clinics and police were on heightened alert for reprisals. Several officials connected to the case received threatening letters last week, accompanied by rifle bullets.