Brad Sigmon, convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend's parents in 2001, became the first U.S. prisoner executed by firing squad in 15 years. Sigmon opted for this method over lethal injection and the electric chair, citing fears of painful deaths associated with those alternatives. His execution involved three prison employees firing rifles from 15 feet away, while he sat in the death chamber, clad in a black jumpsuit with a target marked on his chest. His execution highlighted issues of transparency in South Carolina's lethal injection protocols and the emotional impact on witnesses present.
Sigmon's execution by firing squad marked a significant moment as he became the first U.S. prisoner in 15 years to die by this method.
Brad Sigmon, who killed his ex-girlfriend's parents, chose the firing squad over lethal injection due to fears of a painful death.
As Sigmon's execution was carried out, he wore a black jumpsuit and was shot by three armed prison employees from 15 feet away.
Sigmon expressed fears that lethal injection could cause him to drown in his own blood, leading to his choice of execution method.
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