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 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, ...
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 ...
Tennessee sets execution dates for four inmates after nearly three-year pause
The Tennessee Supreme Court has set new execution dates for four inmates after a nearly three-year pause. The temporary ...
South Carolina Supreme Court denies death row inmate's request to delay his execution
Brad Sigmon’s attorneys asked the court to reconsider an earlier delay denial based on questions about the effectiveness of ...
‘Without fail’: SC fast-tracks decisions on execution pleas by civil courts
The execution petitions, the bench said, filed for execution of decrees in civil disputes were pending for three-four years.
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." ...
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Direct Courts To Dispose Execution Petitions Within 6 Months, Hold Presiding Officer Liable On Failure : Supreme Court Asks High Courts
The Court directed the High Courts to issue an administrative circular asking the trial courts to ensure that pending ...