In a rare decision, South Carolina inmate Brad Sigmon has chosen to die by a firing squad on March 7, becoming the first U.S. inmate to be shot to death in an execution in 15 years. Sigmon, who was convicted of the 2001 baseball bat killings of his ex-girlfriend’s parents, opted for the firing squad over lethal injection or the electric chair. This decision comes as only three inmates in the U.S. have been executed by firing squad since 1976. His lawyer, Gerald “Bo” King, explained that Sigmon did not choose the electric chair due to concerns about a painful death, while he wanted to avoid the prolonged suffering associated with lethal injection.
Sigmon’s case has raised questions about South Carolina’s execution procedures, with his lawyers seeking information on previous executions and autopsy reports. Despite concerns about a violent death, Sigmon is said to be choosing what he believes to be the best option given the circumstances. This controversial decision has reignited debates on the ethics and methods of capital punishment in the United States.
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