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flag The U.S. executed a 67-year-old double murderer by firing squad in 2025, the first in 15 years, due to difficulties obtaining lethal injection drugs.

flag In March 2025, the U.S. executed Brad Signmon, a 67-year-old double murderer, by firing squad—the first such execution in 15 years. flag The rare method reflects growing challenges in obtaining lethal injection drugs and repeated botched executions, raising concerns about compliance with the Eighth Amendment’s ban on cruel punishment. flag Reports describe prolonged suffering, violent reactions, and severe injuries in past executions. flag A new book details inmates’ pleas for a dignified death and the systemic flaws driving the shift to outdated methods, underscoring ongoing ethical and legal debates over capital punishment.

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