South Carolina Carries Out First Firing Squad Execution in Decades for Double Murder
2025-03-08
USA TODAY
In a historic event, Brad Keith Sigmon was executed by firing squad in South Carolina on Friday for the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend's parents. This marks the first time the state has used a firing squad in decades, highlighting the severity of the crime. The execution brings closure to the victims' family, who suffered a tragic loss. The use of capital punishment, including firing squad executions, remains a contentious issue in the US, with proponents arguing it serves as a deterrent to violent crime, while opponents argue it is inhumane. The case has drawn attention to the debate on capital punishment and its methods, including lethal injection and electric chair alternatives.