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Journalist's Front Row Seat to 14 Executions

Journalist's Front Row Seat to 14 Executions

Update: 2026-01-01
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Jeffrey Collins, a journalist with the Associated Press, has witnessed fourteen executions in South Carolina over twenty-five years. Recently, hes seen seven in fourteen months, following a thirteen-year pause. Collins is one of the few neutral witnesses, as cameras are not allowed. Hes seen all three methods: lethal injection, firing squad, and electric chair. His detailed accounts are crucial for courts and lawyers. After each execution, he does something life-affirming to cope with the weight of his role.

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Journalist's Front Row Seat to 14 Executions

Journalist's Front Row Seat to 14 Executions