Convicted murderer Brad Sigmon was executed by firing squad in South Carolina for the brutal killings of his ex-girlfriend’s parents. In his final words, Sigmon quoted Bible passages to support his belief that the merciful God of the New Testament should take precedence over the vengeful God of the Old Testament. He expressed regret for his actions and acknowledged his ignorance in seeking revenge, citing the shift from Old Testament law to New Testament teachings.
The killings occurred after a night of drinking and drug use when Sigmon fatally beat the Larke couple before kidnapping their daughter. He struck each victim multiple times before fleeing the scene and eventually being apprehended in Tennessee. Despite facing three previous execution orders that were halted due to legal challenges, Sigmon’s final execution proceeded as scheduled after the state reintroduced lethal injection as a form of execution.
The use of the firing squad as a method of execution drew national attention, being the first such instance in 15 years. Sigmon’s case highlighted the debate over execution methods and the constitutional challenges faced by death row inmates in South Carolina. The execution concluded a long legal battle and brought closure to the families of the victims, as justice was served for the heinous crimes committed by Sigmon.
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