South Carolina plans to execute a man convicted of two murders by firing squad on Friday, the first use of the method in the U.S. in 15 years. Brad Sigmon, 67, chose to be killed by a firing squad, saying he feared the alternatives of the electric chair or lethal injection would risk a slower […]
South Carolina is set to carry out its first firing squad execution in 15 years on Friday, involving Brad Sigmon, who opted for this method to avoid the perceived risks of slower, more painful deaths via electric chair or lethal injection. Sigmon's lawyer highlighted the grim alternatives, with the Supreme Court previously considering halting the execution due to concerns over lethal injection transparency. This marks a rare return to a historical execution method, last used in Utah in 2010, with only five states still allowing firing squads. The U.S. has faced challenges in securing lethal injection drugs due to EU restrictions, leading to concerns about potential constitutional issues with the method.
