SC judge halts execution of man convicted in 2002 killing of Upstate deputy

The new ruling focuses on whether he is mentally competent to be executed under state and federal law.

South Carolina judge halts execution of man who killed trooper during traffic stop

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — A Circuit Court judge has ruled that death row inmate John Richard Wood cannot be executed ...

Judge rules convicted killer of trooper not competent for execution

A judge ruled John Richard Wood, convicted of killing a SC trooper, is not competent for execution, halting his death ...

South Carolina inmate who believes he is immortal cannot be executed due to mental illness, judge rules

A judge ruled that a South Carolina inmate who killed a state trooper is incompetent to be executed due to mental illness ...
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SC Judge halts death row inmate’s execution

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — A circuit court judge has ruled that death row inmate John Richard Wood cannot be executed ...
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South Carolina death row inmate executed by firing squad, first in U.S. in 15 years

Brad Sigmon, the first U.S. inmate to be put to death by firing squad in 15 years, has been executed for the double murder of his ex-girlfriend’s parents. The 67-year-old inmate was escorted into ...