Brad Sigmon, a convicted murderer, was executed by firing squad in South Carolina, and used his last words to call for the abolition of the death penalty.

Double murderer Brad Sigmon, 67, became the first US death row inmate in 15 years to be executed by firing squad when he was shot by three prison guards - his final words have now been revealed

Jessie Hoffman Jr was denied the chance to carry out a Buddhist ritual in this final moments after declining to take part in two of the final moments of humanity he'd face in his life