South Carolina man to be executed by firing squad, nation’s first in 15 years
Only three people have been executed by firing squad in the U.S. since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976.
Execution dates set for four Tennessee death row inmates after years of delays
The state of Tennessee has filed orders to reset execution dates for death row inmates Byron Black, Oscar Smith, Harold ...
How South Carolina's execution of a condemned killer by firing squad will unfold
Some 46 prisoners have been executed by lethal injection and electrocution in South Carolina since 1985. Brad Sigmon’s execution will be the first by firing squad. Just three inmates — in Utah in 1977 ...
How S.C. execution by firing squad will unfold later this week
Three people holding rifles will carry out the United States’ first firing squad execution in 15 years. Learn how it will all ...
Experts say firing squad executions are quick and sure. Why are they rarely used in the US?
South Carolina inmate Brad Sigmon has chosen to die by firing squad March 7, a first for the state after he raised doubts ...