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South Carolina executes man by firing squad

Reuters on MSN · 2d

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.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

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 kills death-row prisoner in state's first firing squad execution

Brad Sigmon, convicted in a double murder in 2002, opted to die by a method that is rarely used. Utah carried out the last firing squad execution in 2010.

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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 ...

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

The South Carolina Supreme Court has rejected what is likely the final appeal of condemned man Brad Sigmon, clearing the way ...

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