SC Supreme Court denies death row inmate’s appeal of incompetence

Steven Bixby, 59, received a pause in receiving a death warrant to hear claims of delusions and bizarre beliefs.

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: September 16, 2026

Words: 397

Last Updated: 1 day, 23 hours ago

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COLUMBIA — The state’s highest court turned down a last-ditch effort Wednesday for a death row inmate to avoid execution.

The one-line order could open the door for Steven Bixby to receive a death warrant as soon as Friday. The last execution the state carried out took place in November 2025.

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