South Carolina is set to carry out its first execution by firing squad in 15 years on March 7. The inmate, Brad Sigmon, was sentenced to death in 2002 for a gruesome double murder. Concerns have been raised by firearms experts about the safety of the indoor execution setup, particularly for the squad members and witnesses.
The execution protocol involves strapping Sigmon to a chair in the death chamber, where three trained employees will shoot him from a close distance. Experts have pointed out potential risks from ricochets, lead exposure, and noise levels during the execution.
Details surrounding South Carolina’s firing squad protocol have been scarce, leading to questions about the state’s transparency and the potential for a traumatic viewing experience for witnesses. Sigmon himself has expressed concerns about the procedure, requesting more information before the execution is carried out.
Ultimately, if the execution proceeds as planned, Sigmon will become the oldest person to be executed in South Carolina at the age of 67.
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