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South Carolina, Firing Squad and Rare Execution

A South Carolina man is set to become the first executed by firing squad in 15 years

When the clock strikes 6 Friday evening, a South Carolina man will walk into the death chamber, be strapped into a chair and have a target placed over his heart. He may utter last words before a hood is placed over his head,

Newsweek on MSN · 12h

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.

Yahoo · 21h

South Carolina's First Firing Squad Execution Set for Friday

A man is set to face execution by firing squad in South Carolina later this week. Brad Keith Sigmon, 76, was sentenced to death back in 2002 for the murders of Gladys and David Larke. It was determined they were killed with a baseball bat.

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South Carolina prepares for first firing squad execution, ushering return of rare method

The overhaul of South Carolina’s death chamber was completed three years ago. Now, a team of sharpshooters is practicing its aim for what is poised to be the first firing squad execution in ...

The Cincinnati Enquirer10h

SC inmate to die by firing squad. Is the 'barbaric' method making a comeback?

A South Carolina inmate is set to die by firing squad Friday, a rare execution method in the United States that experts say may be making a comeback in more states as lethal injection drugs ...

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Firing squad could become Idaho’s main execution method under a bill awaiting governor’s approval

Death by firing squad could become Idaho’s primary method of execution under a bill headed to the governor’s desk this week.

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South Carolina, Firing Squad and Rare Execution

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