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39 Ancient Execution Methods That Reveal Just How Cruel History Could Be

Seeing some images of olden times may seem somewhat cartoonish. Because these events happened a long time ago, they can appear to be overly simplified and unrealistic. However, what isn’t amusing at ...
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Execution methods in US: From firing squad to nitrogen gas

Throughout history, states have used five different execution methods: lethal injection, electrocution, lethal gas, firing squad and hanging. Lethal injection is the preferred method, but it is not ...
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Death by firing squad set to resume in the US – but no matter the method, all means of execution come with a troubling history

The firing squad chair in which Brad Sigmon will be strapped before three volunteers shoot him dead. South Carolina Department of Corrections via AP Barring any late developments, the U.S. is set to ...
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Tennessee will have its first execution in years. Here's which states have the death penalty and what methods are used

This story has been updated to reflect a stay of execution for one of the death row inmates previously assigned a September execution date. Tennessee will hold one of its first executions in years on ...
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Idaho will be only state with firing squad as main execution method, after governor signs bill

Idaho Gov. Brad Little gives his annual State of the State address on Jan. 6, 2025, on the House floor at the Statehouse in Boise. (Pat Sutphin for the Idaho Capital Sun) Idaho will become the only ...