Sigmon v. State

A jury convicted Brad Keith Sigmon of two counts of murder and burglary in the first degree, and it subsequently sentenced him to death. His convictions and sentences were affirmed on direct appeal in State v. Sigmon, 366 S.C. 552, 623 S.E.2d 648 (2005). We granted certiorari to review the circuit court’s dismissal of Sigmon’s application for post-conviction relief (PCR) and now affirm.

FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Sigmon and Rebecca “Becky” Larke were in an intimate relationship for approximately three years. They were living together in her trailer when she informed Sigmon she did not want…