A man from South Carolina, a dual -brutal murder, was executed by the shooting squad on March 7, 2025, becoming the first American prisoner to die in this way in 15 years. Brad Sigmoun, 67, was died at the Revival River Reform Institute for the killing of his former parents of 2001, a crime that shocked society and led to a decades -long legal battle.
Segon’s last moments and last words
according to Associated PressSejun made a final statement before his execution, and urged his Christian colleagues to help end the death penalty.
Three prisoners’ employees used rifles to carry out the execution, as he announced the death of Sejmon at 6:08 pm, and among the witnesses was three members of the victims family, the Sigmoun lawyer and the spiritual advisor, a representative of the lawyer’s lawyer’s office, a police investigator, and three members of the media.
As mentioned before Another and CourseA group of demonstrators gathered outside the prison with the presence of signs that read “all valuable life” and “implementation of justice, not people.”
The murders that led to his execution
Sigmon was convicted of the killing of David Lark, 62, and Glades Lark, 59, at their home in Greenville, South Carolina, in 2001. killings arose from his obsession with their daughter Rebecca Barbari, whose relationship ended and retreated with her parents.
According to the court documents, Segon stormed their home and attacked them with a Bisbul striker, hitting every victim at least nine times. After killing them, he stole the David Lark rifle and waited for Barbari to return to the house. When she arrived, she kidnapped her at gunpoint, forcing her to push SUVs. However, Barbari managed to escape, although Segon opened fire in the foot while escaping.
SigMon was arrested 10 days after Tennessee after chasing.
A controversial method of implementation
The execution of Sejmon was the first by shooting in the modern history of South Carolina. The country has struggled to obtain deadly injection drugs, prompting lawmakers to pass the 2021 Law that permits the shooting squad as an alternative to implementation. South Carolina, Utah, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Idahu are the only states that launch the executions of the shooting squad.
Witnesses described the execution as fast but annoying. SigMon wore a black suit, a white goal with Red Polsi put on his heart. Three of the volunteer archers fired at one time from 15 feet, and hit him in his chest. He announced his death three minutes.
According to the Associated Press, the Segon arms were tense when influencing, and the target of his chest was detonated. Witnesses reported seeing a stigma from the wound before stopping breathing. The doctor examined his body for 90 seconds before confirming his death.
Legal challenges and last minute calls
SigMon’s legal team has repeatedly stabbed his execution, on the pretext that he was not properly informed of the deadly injection process in South Carolina.
His lawyer submitted an appeal at the last minute with the US Supreme Court, claiming that the state of the state surrounding the deadly injection drugs has made it impossible for Segamon to make an enlightened option about its implementation method. The court rejected the appeal, which led to the implementation of the road.
His lawyers also referred to concerns about the previous executions of South Carolina, as the prisoners who chose the deadly injection have been alive for more than 20 minutes.
According to POST and Course, the state argued that Siguon personally chose the fire division and that his appeal was unrelated, because he was not subjected to deadly injection.
A reaction from the families of the victims and the public
Rebecca Barbari, who survived the Sigmun attack, refused to attend the execution, saying in an interview that her faith allowed her to forgive him. However, her son, Ricky Sims, was present and mentioned that Segon “would pay the price of what he did.”
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster denied the request for compassion in Segon, allowing follow -up to follow up. Since the death penalty in 1976, South Carolina has carried out 46 prisoners – 39 by deadly injection and seven by electric shock.
The execution of Segamon sparked discussions on the ethics and effectiveness of the death penalty, especially in countries that still use fire teams. Supporters argue that it is a quick and reliable way, while opponents claim that they are old and violent.
Nevertheless, South Carolina is now 28 prisoners at the time of death, with two deaths expected this year. With the legal battles continuing on the implementation methods, the state remains at the National Discussion Center on the death penalty.