Autopsy reveals that second South Carolina death row inmate died with fluid in his lungs
The South Carolina Department of Corrections uses a lethal injection protocol that was suspended by the Department of Justice over concerns that it might cause unnecessary pain and suffering.
South Carolina double killer to die by firing squad in first execution of its kind in 15 years
Brad Sigmon, 67, personally requested the unusual punishment after fearing the electric chair would “burn and cook him alive, ...
SC Supreme Court responds to lawyer claims that last man executed effectively drowned
The South Carolina Supreme Court denied a stay of execution for a man facing death by firing squad on March 7. Brad Sigmon ...
First firing squad execution in U.S. in 15 years is carried out in S.C.
Brad Sigmon, sentenced for a 2001 double murder, chose to be executed by firing squad because of concerns about lethal ...
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South Carolina Supreme Court rejects man's final appeal, clearing way for firing squad execution
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court has rejected what is likely the final appeal of condemned man Brad ...
South Carolina man executed by firing squad, first in U.S. in 15 years
A South Carolina man has been executed by firing squad, becoming the first U.S. prisoner in 15 years to die by this method.