South Carolina Man to be Killed in First firing Squad Execution in 15 Years

Sunday, February 23, 2025

A South Carolina man on death row has chosen to be killed by firing squad ...

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An inmate on South Carolina's death row has chosen to die on March 7 by firing squad, his lawyer says.

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-- NBC News (@nbcnews.com) February 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM

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Little-known fact: Gary Gilmore's last words were not "Let's do it."

AI-generated (originally from Norman Mailer's book):

Thomas Meersman, the Catholic prison chaplain, administered the last rites to Gilmore. After the prison physician cloaked him in a black hood, Gilmore uttered his last words to Meersman: "Dominus vobis---" (Latin, translation: "The Lord be with you"). Meersman replied, "Et --- spiritu tuo" ("And with your spirit").

#1 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2025-02-21 07:57 PM | Reply

Each member of a firing squad is anonymously given a powerful blank round so he can think he didn't kill the prisoner. Idaho and Utah are considering the return of firing squads as well. America is truly showing itself to be a genuinely Christian and civilized nation.

#2 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-02-22 04:07 AM | Reply

Paging Mr. Carlin ... Mr. George Carlin ... low-hanging fruit on Aisle Five ... .

#3 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-02-22 08:15 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

He beat to death the parents of his ex-girlfriend with a baseball bat, then kidnapped his ex.

He's getting off light.

#4 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2025-02-23 02:49 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

He's getting off light.

#4 | Posted by sitzkrieg

Maybe.

But you do see the telltale sign of sadistic MAGA culture?

When they figure out that being drawn and quartered is nastier way to dispatch someone, that method will find its advocates.

#5 | Posted by Zed at 2025-02-23 05:48 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

Can beheading be far behind?

#6 | Posted by Corky at 2025-02-23 05:53 PM | Reply

This whole Trump/Musk/DOGE thing.

Just sadistic. Intentionally sadistic.

Everyone knows that if they were serious about "waste and fraud" they knew of better and more effective approaches.

Instead they go about jerking people's chains in regards to livelihood. Gleefully.

Not the same as execution by firing squad, I know.

But the number of ordinary people who blow their own brains out because of it will be considerable.

#7 | Posted by Zed at 2025-02-23 05:54 PM | Reply

But you do see the telltale sign of sadistic MAGA culture

#5 | Posted by Zed at 2025-02-23 05:48 PM | Reply | Flag:

The way he chose to die? The way he asked to be put to death? His own request? No I don't see MAGA in there at all. Go boil a chicken, Zed.

#8 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-02-23 07:30 PM | Reply

I hate to admit it but in this case only LFTHNDTHRIDS is right. It was his choice. He DID beat two people to death with a baseball bat. That was a harder way to die than the one he chose for himself.

I'm not feeling any sympathy here.

The real atrocities will happen when Dictator/King Donald Trump gets to exercise his kingly right to choose the punishment.

I think we all know what that means.

#9 | Posted by Twinpac at 2025-02-24 01:10 AM | Reply

The way he chose to die? The way he asked to be put to death? His own request? No I don't see MAGA in there at all.

#8 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTHRDS

Whereas sane people see your fecal smears throughout.

Giving this man a "choice" is the essence of the sadism.

I remain interested in how many "choices" MAGA will leave you in terms of life outcomes.

Related to this, I am fascinated by the number of MAGAs who are coming forward saying that they wanted Trump to make them suffer.

Offer them the choice of a firing squad.

#10 | Posted by Zed at 2025-02-24 09:44 AM | Reply

Biden should face a firing squad for treason.

#11 | Posted by fortfisher at 2025-02-24 10:29 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

Biden should face a firing squad for treason.

#11 | POSTED BY FORTFISHER

Maybe he should be charged and arrested first?

Good luck with that.

Presidents are immune to criminal prosecution for any crimes committed while in office. Even treason and inciting insurrections apparently.

#12 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-02-24 10:35 AM | Reply

Biden should face a firing squad for treason.

#11 | Posted by fortfisher at 2025-02-24 10:29 AM | Reply

Yeah? Who are we at war with?

#13 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2025-02-24 10:43 AM | Reply

~~Biden~~ Trump should face a firing squad for treason.

(corrected for accuracy and reality)

#14 | Posted by YAV at 2025-02-24 10:59 AM | Reply

Biden should face a firing squad for treason.

#11 | POSTED BY FORTFISHER

Good thing for you being a stupid pile of worthless s^%# isn't a capital crime.

#15 | Posted by jpw at 2025-02-24 11:09 AM | Reply

11 | POSTED BY FORTFISHER

Are you grateful for the suffering Donald has brought you?

No?

Then I guess he'll have to hurt you some more.

#16 | Posted by Zed at 2025-02-24 11:11 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

"Biden should face a firing squad for treason."

#11 | Posted by fortfisher

Biden's not Russian, dumbass.

#17 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-02-24 02:03 PM | Reply

Are you grateful for the suffering Donald has brought you?

No?

Then I guess he'll have to hurt you some more.

#16 | Posted by Zed at 2025-02-24 11:11 AM | Reply | Flag:

I'll be grateful when Trump drives you so crazy you blow your useless brains out. Don't worry I'll take care of you widow and daughter .

#18 | Posted by fortfisher at 2025-02-24 02:34 PM | Reply

Responding to dirtbag trolls like fartfisher is worse than pointless...

#19 | Posted by Angrydad at 2025-02-24 04:22 PM | Reply

This scum bag perp should have thought about the outcome before he did what he did to the people he killed. As usual leftists are empathetic to trash, killers and perps and hateful of those who are law abiding.

#20 | Posted by Robson at 2025-02-24 08:50 PM | Reply | Funny: 1