The Real timschochet 6,430 Posted March 6 https://nypost.com/2025/03/05/us-news/south-carolina-killer-brad-sigmon-faces-death-by-firing-squad/ First time using firing squad in a long time. The killer selected this level of execution himself. 3 volunteers firing rifles from 15 feet- the guy will be hooded and have a target on his heart. Personally I have no problem with this. The guy killed his girlfriend’s parents with a baseball bat. And it was 23 years ago, in 2001. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 2,051 Posted March 6 1 minute ago, The Real timschochet said: https://nypost.com/2025/03/05/us-news/south-carolina-killer-brad-sigmon-faces-death-by-firing-squad/ First time using firing squad in a long time. The killer selected this level of execution himself. 3 volunteers firing rifles from 15 feet- the guy will be hooded and have a target on his heart. Personally I have no problem with this. The guy killed his girlfriend’s parents with a baseball bat. And it was 23 years ago, in 2001. I wonder who is in that pool of volunteers. I tend to think this is kinda barbaric, but I guess if the inmate chooses it and you can find 3 people willing to shoot him, have at it. Would be much better if loved ones of the victim could volunteer to be the executioners. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,204 Posted March 6 My problem with it is it's 22 years too late. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,348 Posted March 6 Oof. Sounds like the worst way to go, IMO. But if he chose it.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 2,051 Posted March 6 Just now, Strike said: My problem with it is it's 22 years too late. Talk about waste in government! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,430 Posted March 6 The only other thing that occurred to me is that what about his organs? He’s an old guy but maybe they’re useful to save somebody’s life? This way they’re wasted for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbycho 595 Posted March 6 7 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said: https://nypost.com/2025/03/05/us-news/south-carolina-killer-brad-sigmon-faces-death-by-firing-squad/ First time using firing squad in a long time. The killer selected this level of execution himself. 3 volunteers firing rifles from 15 feet- the guy will be hooded and have a target on his heart. Personally I have no problem with this. The guy killed his girlfriend’s parents with a baseball bat. And it was 23 years ago, in 2001. Joe Biden showered with his 8 year old daughter and pinched the nipple of a 5 yo on video. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,348 Posted March 6 1 minute ago, The Real timschochet said: The only other thing that occurred to me is that what about his organs? He’s an old guy but maybe they’re useful to save somebody’s life? This way they’re wasted for sure. He's a murderer. Hardly someone that cares about organ donation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,430 Posted March 6 1 minute ago, TheNewGirl said: He's a murderer. Hardly someone that cares about organ donation. I wasn’t really concerned with what he wants. I don’t think he should have a say about that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadrap 220 Posted March 6 7 minutes ago, Fnord said: I wonder who is in that pool of volunteers. I tend to think this is kinda barbaric, but I guess if the inmate chooses it and you can find 3 people willing to shoot him, have at it. Would be much better if loved ones of the victim could volunteer to be the executioners. only two people will have real bullets in their guns & none knows who has them. Personally I would prefer hanging. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias Detective 1,389 Posted March 6 8 minutes ago, Fnord said: I wonder who is in that pool of volunteers. I tend to think this is kinda barbaric, but I guess if the inmate chooses it and you can find 3 people willing to shoot him, have at it. Would be much better if loved ones of the victim could volunteer to be the executioners. No one knows who shoots. 2 fire dummy rounds 1 fires a live round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,804 Posted March 6 I read that Utah is trying to make it the standard option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patweisers44 815 Posted March 6 28 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said: The only other thing that occurred to me is that what about his organs? He’s an old guy but maybe they’re useful to save somebody’s life? This way they’re wasted for sure. They should harvest them before they shoot him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 2,051 Posted March 6 26 minutes ago, shadrap said: only two people will have real bullets in their guns & none knows who has them. Personally I would prefer hanging. Yikes, no thanks. Too much chance your neck doesn't snap and you just suffocate. 26 minutes ago, Alias Detective said: No one knows who shoots. 2 fire dummy rounds 1 fires a live round. I knew that was standard so the gunmen never know who really made the kill. But damn, I wouldn't want to even have a 1/3 chance of being the executioner. That's why it would be better to have volunteers that have some skin in the game. Would make squeezing the trigger easier. I would imagine the pool of volunteers are corrections officers though. Also, what happens if the single live bullet is a bit off? Say hits just below or to the side of the heart and the convict doesn't die right away? One more round for each gunman? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbycho 595 Posted March 6 Is it shocking to anyone this is a white guy Tim decided to pick for this thread?And not some illegal off color who killed Americans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,430 Posted March 6 1 minute ago, Fnord said: Yikes, no thanks. Too much chance your neck doesn't snap and you just suffocate. I knew that was standard so the gunmen never know who really made the kill. But damn, I wouldn't want to even have a 1/3 chance of being the executioner. That's why it would be better to have volunteers that have some skin in the game. Would make squeezing the trigger easier. I would imagine the pool of volunteers are corrections officers though. Also, what happens if the single live bullet is a bit off? Say hits just below or to the side of the heart and the convict doesn't die right away? One more round for each gunman? The problem with family members is that they might be tempted to miss on purpose. “Oops, I really was aiming for your heart but I guess I hit your kneecap instead. Sorry about that!” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,430 Posted March 6 Just now, jbycho said: Is it shocking to anyone this is a white guy Tim decided to pick for this thread?And not some illegal off color who killed Americans. WTF? Dude I started this thread because the firing squad thing is kind of novel these days. That’s all. Your two contributions to this thread are completely idiotic, but that’s par for the course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbycho 595 Posted March 6 6 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said: WTF? Dude I started this thread because the firing squad thing is kind of novel these days. That’s all. Your two contributions to this thread are completely idiotic, but that’s par for the course. Novel things happen daily. Good for you but we all know about you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadrap 220 Posted March 6 guillotine would be sweet, but you need a bucket for the head otherwise it rolls around among the bystanders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbycho 595 Posted March 6 Just now, shadrap said: guillotine would be sweet, but you need a bucket for the head otherwise it rolls around among the bystanders. Well then what are you paying this big seat prices for if you don't get the rolling head around your feet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HB Localboy 121 Posted March 6 They stopped doing firing squads because it put tremendous guilt on the person's pulling the trigger. To avilivate some of the guilt they put blanks in some of the guns so the shooter doesn't know if he has a bullet or a blank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbycho 595 Posted March 6 10 minutes ago, HB Localboy said: They stopped doing firing squads because it put tremendous guilt on the person's pulling the trigger. To avilivate some of the guilt they put blanks in some of the guns so the shooter doesn't know if he has a bullet or a blank. Yep. This is stupid that they doing this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 4,239 Posted March 6 1 hour ago, Alias Detective said: No one knows who shoots. 2 fire dummy rounds 1 fires a live round. I thought in a fire squad only one person has a blank. That way everyone has the same thought that it wasn’t them at the same time increases the kill shot most firing squads in the past had 7 with one blank I recently heard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,804 Posted March 6 26 minutes ago, shadrap said: guillotine would be sweet, but you need a bucket for the head otherwise it rolls around among the bystanders. In all seriousness, I believe the guillotine is one of the most painless methods out there. Long as that blade is nice and sharp, there is almost no pain. It looks gruesome, but it is effective and very fast Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 2,051 Posted March 6 24 minutes ago, shadrap said: guillotine would be sweet, but you need a bucket for the head otherwise it rolls around among the bystanders. Much tougher cleanup. I have to think that would make a helluva mess. Although it would increase the ability to have someone affected by the crime perform the execution. No marksmanship required with a guillotine, and no "accidental" misses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HB Localboy 121 Posted March 6 The other interesting thing about firing squads is that sometimes they would miss on purpose because they didn't want to kill someone and occasionally everyone would miss and they would have to do it again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,430 Posted March 6 I don’t get the whole guilt thing. I feel guilt all the time (I’m a bleeding heart white Jewish liberal for fock’s sake; I was born feeling guilty about everything!) But in this situation I wouldn’t feel guilty at all. The guy is an evil scumbag. I’d be quite happy to pull the trigger. I don’t think I’d give it a second’s thought afterwards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HB Localboy 121 Posted March 6 2 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said: I ’m a bleeding heart white Jewish liberal for fock’s sake It all makes total sense now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias Detective 1,389 Posted March 6 47 minutes ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said: I thought in a fire squad only one person has a blank. That way everyone has the same thought that it wasn’t them at the same time increases the kill shot most firing squads in the past had 7 with one blank I recently heard I will stand corrected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thornton Melon 605 Posted March 6 1 hour ago, The Real timschochet said: The problem with family members is that they might be tempted to miss on purpose. “Oops, I really was aiming for your heart but I guess I hit your kneecap instead. Sorry about that!” I'd shoot him in the face so I could see the damage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HB Localboy 121 Posted March 6 Thornton melon ran over me when they were filming the scene in his bath robe during "Back To School". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,204 Posted March 6 We should just sentence murderers to death by snu-snu. No one could possibly object to death by snu-snu!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 1,952 Posted March 6 1 hour ago, HB Localboy said: They stopped doing firing squads because it put tremendous guilt on the person's pulling the trigger. To avilivate some of the guilt they put blanks in some of the guns so the shooter doesn't know if he has a bullet or a blank. And the reason the inmate is hooded is that firing squad members couldn't handle the "victim" looking at them and were haunted by it afterwards. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,490 Posted March 6 1 hour ago, The Real timschochet said: I don’t get the whole guilt thing. I feel guilt all the time (I’m a bleeding heart white Jewish liberal for fock’s sake; I was born feeling guilty about everything!) But in this situation I wouldn’t feel guilty at all. The guy is an evil scumbag. I’d be quite happy to pull the trigger. I don’t think I’d give it a second’s thought afterwards. You’d definitely be one of the ones firing a blank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 4,239 Posted March 6 why dont we just have 3 serial killers do it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,740 Posted March 7 F around in South Carolina and find out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Davis 339 Posted March 7 5 hours ago, The Real timschochet said: I wasn’t really concerned with what he wants. I don’t think he should have a say about that. I think the concern would be diseases that are pretty rampant in inmate populations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,804 Posted March 7 I think two guns should shoot bullets and the one blank should have a "bang" flag shoot out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
