#execution-methods tag

The return of the firing squad is a defeat for death penalty supporters | Austin Sarat

South Carolina's execution of Mikal Mahdi by firing squad marks a troubling resurgence of this method in capital punishment.

fromSlate Magazine

1 week ago

US politics

A Progressive Justice Billed This Method of Execution as "Relatively Quick and Painless." She Was Wrong.

SF politics

fromABC7 Los Angeles

SC man is set to become the first murderer executed by firing squad in 15 years

Brad Sigmon might become the first person executed by firing squad in the US since 2010 due to concerns over other execution methods.

SF politics

The return of the firing squad is a defeat for death penalty supporters | Austin Sarat

South Carolina's execution of Mikal Mahdi by firing squad marks a troubling resurgence of this method in capital punishment.

fromSlate Magazine

1 week ago

US politics

A Progressive Justice Billed This Method of Execution as "Relatively Quick and Painless." She Was Wrong.

more#capital-punishment

US executes man by firing squad for first time in 15 years DW 03/08/2025

The execution of Brad Sigmon by firing squad highlights ongoing controversies over death penalty methods in the US.

South Carolina Inmate Set to Be Executed by Firing Squad

South Carolina plans to execute prisoner Brad Sigmon using a rare firing squad method, not seen in the U.S. since 2010.

South Carolina Death Row Inmate Chooses to Be Executed by a Firing Squad

A South Carolina man has chosen death by firing squad, marking a historic use of this execution method in the state.

Law

Firing squad could become Idaho's main execution method if governor signs bill

Idaho may soon switch to firing squads as the primary execution method, pending Governor's approval.

US news

U.S. Firing Squad Executions Are Rare, but Their History Is Long

fromNew York Post

SF politics

South Carolina cop killer chooses execution by firing squad

fromwww.dw.com

US executes man by firing squad for first time in 15 years DW 03/08/2025

The execution of Brad Sigmon by firing squad highlights ongoing controversies over death penalty methods in the US.

South Carolina Inmate Set to Be Executed by Firing Squad

South Carolina plans to execute prisoner Brad Sigmon using a rare firing squad method, not seen in the U.S. since 2010.

South Carolina Death Row Inmate Chooses to Be Executed by a Firing Squad

A South Carolina man has chosen death by firing squad, marking a historic use of this execution method in the state.

Law

Firing squad could become Idaho's main execution method if governor signs bill

Idaho may soon switch to firing squads as the primary execution method, pending Governor's approval.

US news

U.S. Firing Squad Executions Are Rare, but Their History Is Long

fromNew York Post