Understand SC

A look inside life on death row

Episode Summary

The South Carolina Supreme Court is set to review the constitutionality of the two options the state currently offers as a way to execute inmates on death row. The decision could alter the fate of several inmates, including Richard Moore. Moore is likely to be the first man scheduled to die by firing squad if the Supreme Court allows the state to use the method. He recently discussed life on death row, facing execution and remorse for killing James Joseph Mahoney III. Reporter Jennifer Berry Hawes break down South Carolina's execution options and discuss her interview with Moore.

Episode Notes

The South Carolina Supreme Court is set to review the constitutionality of the two options the state currently offers as a way to execute inmates on death row. 

The decision could alter the fate of several inmates, including Richard Moore. Moore is likely to be the first man scheduled to die by firing squad if the Supreme Court allows the state to use the method.

He recently discussed life on death row, facing execution and remorse for killing James Joseph Mahoney III. 

Reporter Jennifer Berry Hawes break down South Carolina's execution options and discuss her interview with Moore.

 

Hosted by Eric Russell and Jennifer Berry Hawes

Produced by Eric Russell