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Witnesses describe South Carolina firing squad execution

A South Carolina man convicted in a double murder in 2002 died Friday by firing squad, marking the first time that execution method was used by the state. Witnesses are now sharing their first-hand accounts from the final moments before the execution occurred.

USA TODAY on MSN · 10h

Firing squad execution: Brad Keith Sigmon executed in South Carolina

A firing squad in South Carolina executed Brad Keith Sigmon for the beating deaths of his ex-girlfriend's parents in 2001.

The Washington Post · 1d

Violent and sudden. What a firing squad execution looked like through my eyes

An Associated Press journalist has served as a media eyewitness to the execution of Brad Sigmon by firing squad Friday in South Carolina

South Carolina prisoner dies by firing squad

Brad Sigmon became the first man to die by firing squad in 15 years. NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah reports on the three-person squad that executed him Friday night.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

A South Carolina Man Executed by Firing Squad Is the First US Prisoner Killed This Way in 15 Years

A South Carolina man has been executed by firing squad, becoming the first U.S. prisoner in 15 years to die by this method

The Washington Post · 1d

First firing squad execution in U.S. in 15 years is carried out in S.C.

Brad Sigmon, sentenced for a 2001 double murder, chose to be executed by firing squad because of concerns about lethal injection.

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CDC to research potential links between vaccines and autism

NBC News has learned that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are initiating expanded research into understanding ...

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Lester Holt's replacement revealed: Tom Llamas is taking over 'NBC Nightly News'

NBC has revealed who will take over as anchor of "NBC Nightly News" after Lester Holt steps away from the role this summer.

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