Stephen Bryant, a death row inmate convicted of a series of brutal murders in Sumter County, South Carolina, more than 20 years ago, is scheduled to be executed on November 14, 2025. Bryant, now 44, has been given until October 31 to choose between lethal injection, a firing squad, or the electric chair.
What Happened
The South Carolina Supreme Court issued Bryant’s death warrant on October 17, 2025, marking the next step in the legal process that will conclude his two-decade-long time on death row. The executions will proceed as planned despite Bryant’s legal team’s efforts to delay, which were denied by the court. Bryant was convicted of a violent spree of murders that left residents of Sumter County in fear and law enforcement scrambling for answers. His choice of execution method is pending.
Bryant’s Crimes and Conviction
Bryant confessed to multiple murders during his violent spree, which shook rural communities in Sumter County and left locals fearful to travel the roads. His crimes, along with the subsequent investigation, created lasting anxiety and turmoil in the area.
Legal Proceedings
Bryant’s lawyers requested a delay in the execution, citing the ongoing federal government shutdown as a reason for disruption in the proceedings. However, the South Carolina Supreme Court denied the request, and the execution will proceed as scheduled.
What Happens Next
Bryant now has until October 31, 2025, to choose his method of execution: lethal injection, the firing squad, or the electric chair. As the date approaches, all eyes are on the South Carolina legal system and the controversial method of execution selection.
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