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A death row inmate says judges are ruled by Satan as he tries to avoid execution
South Carolina Supreme Court paused Steven Bixby's execution to assess if his anti-government beliefs prevent rational communication with lawyers as required by state law.
- Steven Bixby, who was found guilty of fatally shooting two law enforcement officers at his family residence in Abbeville, South Carolina, in December 2003, remains on death row as he continues to pursue legal appeals.
- His case involves disputes over a road-widening project and his refusal to cooperate with lawyers to avoid execution, with a lower court reviewing his competency as ordered by the state Supreme Court.
- At a late August hearing, Bixby claimed the shooting of deputy Danny Wilson happened because Wilson tried to steal his parents' property, and he urged judges to stop his execution or face treason accusations.
- Experts agree Bixby is difficult due to his beliefs but not impossible to defend, while prosecutors argue his anti-government views are widely shared and that he understands why the state seeks his death.
- The halted execution and ongoing review suggest continued legal uncertainty about whether Bixby's mindset impedes his defense and affects his right to be executed under state law.
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A death row inmate says judges are ruled by Satan as he tries to avoid execution
A judge is considering whether delusional beliefs about the legal system are enough to prevent a South Carolina prisoner from being executed. Steven Bixby, who was convicted of killing two police officers in 2003, submitted his own handwritten legal papers…
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