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Richard Moore

59 years old · died December 2024 · South Carolina

Richard Moore, 59, was executed by the State of South Carolina in December 2024, about six weeks before the state executed Marion Bowman Jr. on January 31, 2025. The source describing his death is a WCIV report published in November 2025, and it does not describe his family, work, or the circumstances of his execution beyond that. No objections to his execution are reported in the material available.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Lawsuit: Richard Moore sued Governor McMaster in federal court in 2024 (Moore v. McMaster); the case closed in December 2024 and no settlement or award is reported. Court record: Moore v. McMaster (D.S.C., 2024).

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