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A recent autopsy report reveals that Mikal Mahdi, executed by firing squad in South Carolina, suffered for 30 to 60 seconds due to improper targeting, with only two bullets striking him instead of the intended three. Pathologist Dr. Jonathan Arden indicated that the bullets hit lower than expected, causing severe internal damage and prolonged pain, contradicting the expected quick death. Concerns about the execution’s oversight and training have arisen, as prison officials have not acknowledged any issues, and the autopsy lacked thorough examination and verification methods.
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