Richard Moore Death Row: A choice of firing squad or electric chair

Richard Moore, a South Carolina man has been slated to die by electric chair or firing squad after being convicted almost 23 years ago.

Richard Moore crime

What did Richard Moore do? Richard Moore was convicted of murdering a convenience store clerk during a robbery that happened 23 years ago.

Richard Moore court ruling

What is the new development in Richard Moore’s case? Richard Moore received a notice from the Supreme Court that he is scheduled to be executed on Friday, 29 April 2022. However, further appeals may delay the date.

The South Carolina court has given Richard Moore the option to die by the electric chair or firing squad two weeks before he is due to be executed.

Richard Moore age

How old is Richard Moore? Richard Moore is 57 years old.

Richard Moore lawyer

What did Richard Moore’s lawyer say about the court’s decision? Richard Moore’s lawyer, Whitney Harrison shared that her client’s sentencing was “disproportionately severe when compared to other sentences for individuals whose robberies ended in death.”