South Carolina’s highest court has refused to stay the execution of a man who killed three people more than 20 years ago and left taunting messages for police in the blood of one of his victims. Stephen Bryant, 44, is expected to die Friday at 6 p.m. by shooting himself at a prison in Columbia. … Read more
A man on South Carolina’s death row who taunted investigators with messages written in his victim’s blood chose to die by firing squad on Friday. Stephen Bryant, 44, will be the third this year to die in South Carolina under the latest execution method. His execution is scheduled for November 14. Bryant is on death … Read more
Columbia, SC (AP) – When Jarvis McKkenzie closed his eyes at the car’s man, he could not understand the hatred he saw. When the man took the rifle, he shot over his head and exclaimed, “Better run, boy!” When he flew behind the brick wall, McKenzie knew he was because he was black. McKenzie told … Read more