Second South Carolina Death Row Inmate Chooses Execution by Firing Squad
In South Carolina, a second death row inmate has opted for execution by firing squad, following the recent adoption of this method in the state. This decision comes shortly after a previous inmate was executed in a similar manner, raising questions and discussions around the use of firing squads in executions. Advocates reflect on the implications of such methods, emphasizing that individuals are more than their worst actions. The latest inmate, who was convicted of killing a police officer, becomes the second to select this controversial execution method amidst ongoing debates about capital punishment in the state.
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