South Carolina carried out a rare execution by firing squad, ending the decades-long legal saga of a convicted murderer long known for his audacious escapes and “Catch Me If You Can” notoriety. The inmate, whose criminal history spanned multiple states, had challenged the method of execution for years, delaying his sentence through appeals and procedural disputes. With the legal barriers removed, state authorities proceeded with one of the least-used execution methods in the country.