Brad Sigmon

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Brad Sigmon born?November 12, 1957
2. When did Brad Sigmon die?March 7, 2025
3. What is the convicted crimes?Double murder of David and Gladys Larke; first-degree burglary
4. What is the victim ages?David Larke (62), Gladys Larke (59)
5. Who was Brad Sigmon?Brad Sigmon was a man who was convicted of killing two people and was later executed by firing squad in South Carolina.
6. Why was Brad Sigmon executed by a firing squad?South Carolina chose that method because it was one of the few ways the state could carry out the death penalty, and it had not been used in many years.

Bludgeoning: The act of beating someone severely with a heavy object, often resulting in serious injury or death.
Capital Punishment: The legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime, also known as the death penalty.
First-Degree Burglary: The unlawful entry into a structure with the intent to commit a crime, often involving aggravating factors like the use of a weapon.
Death Row: A section of a prison where inmates are held awaiting execution after being sentenced to death.