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South Carolina Set for First Firing Squad Execution in Over a Decade

Brad Sigmon, convicted of a double murder in 2002, has chosen firing squad over other methods due to concerns about lethal injection and electrocution.

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Overview

  • Brad Sigmon, a 67-year-old inmate convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend's parents in 2001, is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on March 7, 2025, in South Carolina.
  • This will be the first firing squad execution in the United States since 2010 and the first in South Carolina's history, following the state's legalization of the method in 2021.
  • Sigmon opted for the firing squad over lethal injection or electrocution, citing concerns about the potential pain and suffering associated with both alternatives.
  • Legal challenges from Sigmon's attorneys argue that the state has not provided sufficient information about its lethal injection protocol, which has been criticized for past complications.
  • The revival of the firing squad as an execution method has reignited discussions about the ethics and practicality of capital punishment in the United States.