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Inmate chooses death by firing squad

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Condemned South Carolina killer chooses firing squad execution in what would be first use of that method in US in 15 years

Condemned South Carolina inmate Brad Sigmon has chosen to die next month by a firing squad, a method of execution that has not been used in the U.S. in 15 years.

The New York Times · 4d

U.S. Firing Squad Executions Are Rare, but Their History Is Long

During the Civil War, both sides used firing squads to kill deserting soldiers. Today, people on death row can choose to die that way in some states.

Des Moines Register · 4d

'Barbaric': Inmate chooses death by firing squad for execution in South Carolina next month

Brad Keith Sigmon is set to be executed by firing squad on March 7 for the 2001 beating deaths of his ex-girlfriend's parents, David and Gladys Larke.

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Idaho murders case: Bryan Kohberger’s likelihood of firing squad execution if convicted increases

A bill to make death by firing squad the main method of execution in Idaho is moving to the Senate floor for a vote as Bryan ...

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Arizona bill for executions by firing squad advances in State Capitol due to concerns with lethal injections

Arizona's House committee advances a bill proposing firing squads for executions, citing flaws in the lethal injection ...

S.C. man who requested execution by firing squad is fighting to stay alive

But instead of lethal injection, Sigmon chose to be executed by firing squad. He says it’s because he thinks lethal ...

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Idaho firing squad bill moves to Senate floor

A bill to make death by firing squad the main method of execution in Idaho is another step closer to becoming law. Under ...

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