Execution of Brad Sigmon by Firing Squad

Brad Sigmon, a double murderer, was executed via firing squad in South Carolina, becoming the first death row inmate to die by firing squad in the United States in 15 years. Sigmon was convicted of the 2001 baseball bat killings of his ex-girlfriend's parents. He chose death by firing squad and was pronounced dead at 6:08 p.m. on March 7, 2025.

Execution of Brad Sigmon by Firing Squad in South Carolina

Brad Sigmon, who killed his ex-girlfriend's parents with a baseball bat, was executed by firing squad in South Carolina. He chose this method over the electric chair or lethal injection due to his fear of excruciating deaths. The firing squad is an execution method with a violent history in the U.S. and around the world.

South Carolina Death Row Inmate Brad Sigmon Chooses Firing Squad for Execution

Brad Sigmon, a death row inmate in South Carolina, has chosen to die by firing squad on his execution date of March 7, 2025. He was convicted in the 2001 baseball bat killings of his ex-girlfriend's parents and will be the fourth death row inmate executed by firing squad in the country since 1977.

Death Row Inmate Chooses Firing Squad Execution

A South Carolina death row inmate has chosen to be executed by a firing squad, making him the fourth inmate in the U.S. to die this way. The inmate, Brad Sigmon, cited concerns over prolonged suffering from lethal injection. He was convicted of beating his ex-girlfriend's parents to death with a baseball bat in 2001. Sigmon's lawyers are seeking a delay in his execution date to gather more information. The state has resumed the death penalty after a 13-year pause, offering the firing squad as an alternative to lethal injection.

Brad Sigmon's choice to be shot dead by a firing squad

Brad Sigmon, a South Carolina man on death row, has chosen to be killed by firing squad amid concerns about the pain caused by lethal injections. His attorneys argued that the previous lethal injections caused excruciating pain and suffering. The state of South Carolina revived executions after a 13-year pause, allowing those on death row to choose between electric chair, lethal injection, or firing squad.