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South Carolina, Firing Squad and Rare Execution

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South Carolina double killer to die by firing squad in first execution of its kind in 15 years

A convicted double murderer is set to die by firing squad in South Carolina on Friday — the first execution of its kind in the US in 15 years. Brad Sigmon, 67, personally requested the unusual punishment after fearing the electric chair would “burn and cook him alive,

South Carolina Supreme Court rejects man's final appeal, clearing way for firing squad execution

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — 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.

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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.

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Witness to Last US Firing Squad Execution Details 'Clinical' Way Utah Inmate Was Shot 5 Times: 'You Don't Ever Forget That'

The newspaper reported that Gardner was strapped down and a hood placed over his head. The five shooters out of view of the ...

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South Carolina man set to face a firing squad seeks postponement, questioning execution procedures

If the execution is carried out as planned, Sigmon is to be strapped to a chair in the death chamber and have a hood placed ...

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Brad Sigmon's lawyers file stay, citing 'disturbing' autopsy reports of recent executions

Lawyers filed a motion to halt proceedings to determine whether the information the state provides about its lethal injection ...

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