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.
Key Points
Sigmon was convicted of the 2001 murders of his ex-girlfriend's parents
He chose death by firing squad as his method of execution
Pros
Closure for the families of the victims
Upholding the law and justice system
Cons
Controversy surrounding the use of firing squad as a method of execution
Criticism of the death penalty system by Sigmon's attorney