Brad Sigmon's Spiritual Adviser Discusses His Final Hours and Execution Choice

Final Meeting and Conversation

• 💡 Reverend Hillary Taylor, spiritual adviser to Brad Sigmon, met with him for two hours on the morning of his execution.
• 💬 The conversation focused on supporting family, friends, and community members Sigmon had connected with before and during his incarceration.

Choice of Execution Method

• ⚡ Sigmon chose the firing squad, fearing the pain and negative experiences of lethal injection reported by fellow inmates.
• ⚠️ He was advised that the firing squad was the least painful method among the available execution options.
• ⚖️ The choice was made between lethal injection, electrocution, and firing squad, all of which presented significant risks of pain.

Remorse and Incarceration Conduct

• 😔 Sigmon expressed remorse daily for the violence he caused and sought to become a different person during his incarceration.
• ❤️ He actively tried to be supportive, loving, and kind to those around him, including fellow inmates, corrections officers, pen pals, and family.
• 💔 Reverend Taylor acknowledged the difficulty of her work and expressed sympathy for Sigmon, the victims, and their families.