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.
Key Points
Inmate Brad Sigmon chose to die by firing squad for his execution
He was convicted of the 2001 baseball bat killings of his ex-girlfriend's parents
His attorney criticized South Carolina's death penalty system as barbaric
Pros
Allows the inmate to choose their method of execution
Cons
Criticism of the death penalty system in South Carolina