Death by firing squad set to resume in the US – but no matter the method, all means of execution come with a troubling history
As someone who has studied execution methods in the U.S., I see the resumption of death by firing squad as part of a morbid ...
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 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 ...
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South Carolina man to be executed by firing squad, first in 15 years
The South Carolina Supreme Court has denied the final appeal of Brad Sigmon, paving the way for his execution by firing squad ...
Who is Brad Keith Sigmon, the South Carolina Death Row inmate who chose the firing squad
If Sigmon's execution moves forward, he will become the first inmate in South Carolina executed by firing squad in modern history and the fourth in the U.S. since 1977.
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, ...
Inmate To Face South Carolina’s First-Ever Firing Squad on March 7
A South Carolina inmate petitioned the courts for execution by firing squad—and won. His execution is set for March 7.
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First Execution by Firing Squad in South Carolina Planned for Friday
A man is set to face execution by firing squad in South Carolina later this week. Brad Keith Sigmon, 76, was sentenced to ...
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 Is Set to Execute a Man via Firing Squad: Is It More Humane?
Brad Sigmon was convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend's parents in 2001. He chose the firing squad over the electric chair and lethal injection.
Executions by firing squad resume: A brief history
Firing squads have a long history in the U.S., dating back to 1608, though they have been rarely used in modern times.