South Carolina man called for end of death penalty before execution in final statement
"I want my closing statement to be one of love and a calling to my fellow Christians to help us end the death penalty," Brad Kieth Sigmon wrote ahead of his execution.
Firing Squad Execution in South Carolina: A Historic Decision in Capital Punishment
South Carolina plans to execute Brad Sigmon by firing squad, a method last used in America 15 years ago. Sigmon was convicted of a double murder. He chose this method, citing fears over the electric chair or lethal injection.
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 and lethal injection.
South Carolina inmate executed by firing squad for first time in US since 2010
A convicted double murderer has been executed by firing squad, the first such execution in the United States since 2010, according to the South Carolina Department of Corrections.
A South Carolina Man Executed by Firing Squad Is the First US Prisoner Killed This Way in 15 Years
A South Carolina man has been executed by firing squad, becoming the first U.S. prisoner in 15 years to die by this method
South Carolina carries out first firing squad execution in US in 15 years
South Carolina executed a convicted murderer by firing squad on Friday, the first use of the method in the United States in 15 years.
AP explains South Carolina’s first execution by firing squad in 15 years
Reporter Jeffrey Collins witnessed a South Carolina man convicted of murder executed by firing squad Friday, the first U.S. prisoner to die by that method in 15 years.
Louisiana death row inmate who is scheduled to die by nitrogen hypoxia challenges the method
A death row inmate in Louisiana scheduled to become the first person in the state to be executed using nitrogen gas has asked ...
Eric’s Law revived amid opposition to death penalty
Legislation recently proposed by freshman U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-8, Dallas Twp., seeks to restore a sense of balance by ...
He’s Using Autism as a Defense for a Capital Murder. It Might Work.
Former Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter got it right almost 70 years ago: “A shocking crime puts law to its severest ...
Macabre state of U.S. capital punishment leads death row prisoner to ‘choose’ firing squad
South Carolina’s execution law says prisoners will be killed by electrocution unless they choose the firing squad or lethal injection.
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Prayer vigil held for Brad Sigmon’s execution by firing squad
A prayer vigil was held by South Carolinians for an Alternative to the Death Penalty in light of Brad Sigmon’s execution in ...
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History of the Death Penalty
However, he allowed criminals to be mutilated for their crimes. During the middle ages, capital punishment was accompanied by torture. Most barons had a drowning pit as well as gallows and they ...
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Committee approves bill expanding death penalty for child sexual assault
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved HB49 which proposes the death penalty for child rape and sodomy under 12.
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Madhya Pradesh Introduces Capital Punishment for Illegal Conversions
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced the introduction of capital punishment for religious conversions of girls ...