South Carolina Supreme Court rejects man's final appeal, clearing way for firing squad execution
The South Carolina Supreme Court has rejected what is likely the final appeal of condemned man Brad Sigmon, clearing the way ...
South Carolina Shares Plans for Rare Execution by Firing Squad
Brad Sigmon, 67, convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend's parents in 2001, is scheduled to be executed on March 7.
How South Carolina's execution of a condemned killer by firing squad will unfold
Three volunteer South Carolina prison employees will be the firing squad used to execute condemned killer Brad Sigmon on ...
South Carolina prepares for first firing squad execution, ushering return of rare method
Brad Sigmon, 67, has opted not to die by electrocution or lethal injection in his planned March 7 execution. The last firing ...
An American is set to be executed by firing squad. Here’s what to know.
Brad Keith Sigmon, who was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend’s parents in South Carolina, opted for the firing squad ...
South Carolina double killer to die by firing squad in first execution of its kind in 15 years
Brad Sigmon, 67, personally requested the unusual punishment after fearing the electric chair would “burn and cook him alive, ...
South Carolina's first firing squad execution will involve a target, volunteer shooters and special bullets
Not much is known about the people who will fire the rifles. Prison officials said they have "completed all required training." ...
The US is killing someone by firing squad for the 1st time in 15 years. Here's a look at the history
The inmate chose to be executed by firing squad over the two other methods in South Carolina — the electric chair and lethal ...
South Carolina will execute Brad Sigmon by firing squad. Here’s how it will be done
Brad Sigmon will be the first person executed by firing squad in South Carolina and the oldest person ever put to death in the state.
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.
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I proposed South Carolina use firing squad executions. Here’s what I think now. | Opinion
Former state Sen. Dick Harpootlian suggested the idea of letting death row inmates choose to die by firing squad in 2021. With the first prisoner set to be executed by one, he shares his thinking now.
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South Carolina plans to carry out a firing squad execution. Is it safe for witnesses?
South Carolina plans to execute its first prisoner by firing squad on March 7 inside the same death chamber it's used for ...