The article details the author's firsthand experience of witnessing the execution of Brad Sigmon by firing squad in South Carolina, marking the author's observation of three distinct execution methods. The emotional weight of witnessing such an event is accentuated, especially considering the chilling background of Sigmon's violent crime. The author prepared extensively by researching the methods and outcomes of shootings, yet acknowledges the limitations of understanding what to expect during a live execution. This experience adds a profound layer to the author's journalistic endeavors and personal reflections on capital punishment.
I've now watched through glass and bars as 11 men were put to death at a South Carolina prison. None of the previous 10 prepared me for watching the firing squad death of Brad Sigmon on Friday night.
As a journalist, you want to ready yourself for an assignment. You research a case. You read about the subject. In the two weeks since I knew how Mr. Sigmon was going to die, I read up on firing squads and the damage that can be done by the bullets.
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