In a recent article from the Associated Press, reporter Jeffrey Collins recounts his experience as a witness to the firing squad death of Brad Sigmon in a South Carolina prison. Collins reflects on his unique position among U.S. reporters, having witnessed three different execution methods, including lethal injections and an electric chair. The firing squad execution of Sigmon was described as fast, violent, and tense.
Collins details the moments leading up to the execution, including the sudden firing of the rifles that startled him. He describes the aftermath of the execution, with a doctor examining Sigmon’s body and declaring him dead. Reflecting on past executions he has witnessed, Collins mentions the emotions of family members, the remorse of inmates, and the solemn atmosphere of the death chamber.
As the state of South Carolina resumes executions, Collins plans to witness more in the future. Despite the harrowing experiences he has endured, Collins continues to fulfill his duties as a journalist, providing detailed and poignant accounts of the executions he witnesses.
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