A South Carolina man is set to become the first executed by firing squad in 15 years
Unless the governor or the U.S. Supreme Court grants him a last-minute reprieve, Brad Sigmon, 67, will be the first person to ...
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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 for Friday's firing squad execution.
Death by firing squad set to resume in the US, but all means of execution come with a troubling history
Barring any late developments, the U.S. is set to see its first execution by firing squad in 15 years on March 7, 2025.
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.
Brother of man killed by firing squad: 'It's very barbaric'
A man whose brother was killed by firing squad in 2010 has spoken out against the execution of condemned inmate Brad Sigmon, scheduled for Friday.
US to carry out first firing squad execution since 2010
A South Carolina man convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend's parents is to be put to death by firing squad on Friday in ...
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 ...
The US is killing someone by firing squad for the first time in 15 years. Here’s a look at the history
Firing squads have a long and storied history in the U.S. They've served as a punishment for mutiny in colonial times, a way ...