Brad Sigmon is slated for execution by firing squad this Friday at 6 pm, unless intervened by the South Carolina governor or the Supreme Court. Sigmon, a convicted murderer, prefers this execution method over lethal injection or electrocution. His lawyers argue for clemency, citing his good behavior in prison. Sigmon, who killed his ex-girlfriend's parents in 2001 with a baseball bat, would be the fourth person executed by firing squad since 1976. Details of the execution will ensure media presence and informed observation.
Brad Sigmon's execution is set for 6pm on Friday, making him the first in 15 years to die by firing squad in the US.
Sigmon preferred firing squad execution over electrocution or lethal injection, asserting satisfaction with the chosen method.
His lawyers argue he should receive a life sentence due to his behavior as a model prisoner, trusted by guards.
The execution is set to be witnessed by specific individuals, emphasizing the gravity and publicity surrounding the event.
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