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South Carolina to execute man by firing squad

The US is killing someone by firing squad for the first time in 15 years. Here’s a look at the history

As South Carolina plans to carry our the first firing squad execution in 15 years in the United States, Professor Deborah Denno of the Fordham School of Law talks about the history of the unusual method to carry out the death penalty, currently only authorized in five states. (AP video: Erik Verduzco)

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South Carolina inmate executed by firing squad for first time in US since 2010

A convicted double murderer has been executed by firing squad, the first such execution in the United States since 2010, according to the South Carolina Department of Corrections.

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South Carolina carries out first firing squad execution in US in 15 years

South Carolina executed a convicted murderer by firing squad on Friday, the first use of the method in the United States in 15 years.

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South Carolina man called for end of death penalty before execution in final statement

"I want my closing statement to be one of love and a calling to my fellow Christians to help us end the death penalty," Brad ...

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Execution by firing squad in South Carolina carried out

South Carolina inmate Brad Keith Sigmon was executed by firing squad Friday for the 2001 murders of his ex-girlfriend's ...

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SC inmate to die by firing squad. Is the 'barbaric' method making a comeback?

A South Carolina inmate is set to die by firing squad Friday, a rare execution method in the United States that experts say may be making a comeback in more states as lethal injection ...

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Firing squad could become Idaho’s main execution method under a bill awaiting governor’s approval

Death by firing squad could become Idaho’s primary method of execution under a bill headed to the governor’s desk this week.

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