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Condemned South Carolina killer to die by firing squad

The Associated Press on MSN · 2h

The US is killing someone by firing squad for the 1st time in 15 years. Here’s a look at the history

Firing squads have a long and storied history in the U.S. They've served as a punishment for mutiny in colonial times, a way to discourage desertion during the Civil War and a dose of frontier justice in the Old West.

New York Post on MSN · 1h

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,” his attorney Gerald King wrote in a statement.

Latin Times on MSN · 3h

South Carolina Baseball Bat Killer Slated to Be Executed By Firing Squad Will' Pay For What He's Done', Victim's Grandson Says

A South Carolina man facing execution for murdering his ex-girlfriends parents will "pay for what he's done," the victims grandson said.

Witness to Last US Firing Squad Execution Details 'Clinical' Way Utah Inmate Was Shot 5 Times: 'You Don't Ever Forget That'

The newspaper reported that Gardner was strapped down and a hood placed over his head. The five shooters out of view of the ...

The Mirror US on MSN2d

Inside three brutal execution methods as death row killer set to be shot dead by firing squad

Brad Sigmon is set to be killed by a firing squad in South Carolina following his conviction 24 years ago for brutally ...

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