Childhood and Education Journey of Mikal Mahdi in Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of Mikal Mahdi, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Mikal Deen Mahdi was an American spree killer executed for the murder of a police officer in South Carolina. In July 2004, Mahdi committed a series of crimes across multiple states. He robbed and murdered Christopher Jason Boggs in North Carolina and carjacked a man in South Carolina before killing off-duty police officer James Myers, burning his body. Mahdi's spree began after he fled Virginia, having murdered a man following a drug deal. Although he confessed to this crime, he wasn't tried for it due to his existing murder convictions for the deaths of Boggs and Myers.
1976: Firing Squad Executions
Mikal Mahdi's execution by firing squad was the second in South Carolina, and the fifth in the United States since 1976.
1976: Executions in the US since 1976
Since 1976, Mahdi was the fifth person executed by firing squad in the United States.
March 20, 1983: Mikal Mahdi's Birth
On March 20, 1983, Mikal Deen Mahdi was born. He later became known as an American convicted spree killer.
1986: Mother Leaves Family
In 1986, Mikal Mahdi's mother left the family, contributing to his troubled childhood.
August 23, 1992: Involuntary Admission to Psychiatric Facility
On August 23, 1992, at age nine, Mikal Mahdi was involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric facility due to a suicide threat, being diagnosed with major depressive disorder.
October 19, 1992: Discharge from Walter P Carter Center
On October 19, 1992, Mikal Mahdi was discharged from the Walter P Carter Center after being involuntarily admitted on August 23, 1992.
December 1997: First Breaking and Entering
In December 1997, Mikal Mahdi committed his first breaking and entering in Virginia.
1997: Freddie Owens Murder Conviction
In 1997, Freddie Owens committed the murder of a convenience store clerk.
December 4, 1998: Executions Carried Out During Winter Holidays
December 4, 1998, was mentioned as a date when executions were carried out during winter holidays in South Carolina.
1998: Pledge to Kill a Police Officer
In 1998, Mikal Mahdi, then 15, pledged to kill a police officer when arrested after a standoff, which was seemingly fulfilled with James Myers's death.
January 8, 1999: Executions Carried Out During Winter Holidays
January 8, 1999, was mentioned as a date when executions were carried out during winter holidays in South Carolina.
1999: Freddie Owens sentenced to death
In 1999, Freddie Owens was sentenced to death.
2001: Conviction for Attacking Police Officer
In 2001, Mikal Mahdi was convicted of attacking a police officer in Virginia and sentenced to 93 months in prison.
2001: Richard Bernard Moore sentenced to death
In 2001, Richard Bernard Moore was sentenced to death.
May 2002: Marion Bowman Jr. Convicted
In May 2002, Marion Bowman Jr. was convicted and sentenced for the 2001 arson-murder of a woman.
2003: Wedding at the Shed
In 2003, James Myers and his wife had their wedding at the shed where he was later murdered by Mikal Mahdi, deepening his widow's heartbreak.
May 2004: Release from Prison
In May 2004, Mikal Mahdi was released from prison after serving time for attacking a police officer, but two months later, he began a spree of murders across three states.
July 14, 2004: Alleged Murder of Greg Jones
On or before July 14, 2004, 21-year-old Mikal Mahdi allegedly killed Greg Jones near his home in Virginia, as reported by media and police sources.
July 15, 2004: Murder of Christopher Jason Boggs
On July 15, 2004, Mikal Mahdi robbed and killed 29-year-old Christopher Jason Boggs, a convenience store clerk, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, during a multi-state crime spree.
July 2004: Mahdi's Crime Spree
In July 2004, Mikal Mahdi went on a multi-state crime spree over three days, which included carjacking, firearm robbery and three murders. This spree included the murder of Christopher Jason Boggs and James Myers, and began after Mahdi fled Virginia after murdering a man in Brunswick County following a drug deal gone wrong.
July 17, 2004: End of Crime Spree
Between July 14 and July 17, 2004, Mikal Mahdi committed various crimes, including two murders in North and South Carolina. His murder spree remained one of the most notorious death penalty cases in South Carolina.
July 21, 2004: Mahdi's Arrest in Florida
On July 21, 2004, Mikal Mahdi was arrested in Florida after being on the run for about four days after murdering Myers. He was then extradited back to South Carolina to be charged with the fatal shooting of Myers.
August 23, 2004: Indictment by Calhoun County Grand Jury
On August 23, 2004, a Calhoun County grand jury indicted Mikal Mahdi on one count each of murder, second-degree burglary, and grand larceny.
September 3, 2004: Intent to Seek Death Penalty Announced
On September 3, 2004, Solicitor Robby Robbins announced his intent to seek the death penalty against Mikal Mahdi, who remained expressionless in court. Murder in South Carolina carries either the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole.
November 2004: David Pascoe Defeats Robbins
In November 2004, David Pascoe defeated Robby Robbins, and continued to argue for the death penalty for Mikal Mahdi, citing the heinous nature of the crime.
2004: GED and Community College Completion
By 2004, at the time of his crime spree, Mikal Mahdi had completed both his GED and community college.
2004: Murder of James Myers
In 2004, James Myers was murdered, leading to Mahdi's death sentence.
January 23, 2006: Postponement of Trial
On January 23, 2006, Mikal Mahdi's trial was originally scheduled to start, but it was postponed through his lawyers' application.
November 2006: Mahdi's Trial Begins
In November 2006, Mikal Mahdi's trial for the murder of James Myers eventually took place, with the first three days dedicated to jury selection. Mahdi was found to have a handcuff key in his pocket during a search, leading to increased security measures.
November 28, 2006: Guilty Plea
On November 28, 2006, the fourth day of his trial, Mikal Mahdi expressed his intent to plead guilty to all charges, which resulted in his conviction, leaving his sentencing to the judge's discretion.
December 8, 2006: Death Sentence Imposed
On December 8, 2006, Justice Clifton Newman sentenced 23-year-old Mikal Deen Mahdi to death for murdering James Myers, citing his lack of remorse, possession of a handcuff key, and threatening behavior.
2006: Trials in South and North Carolina
Between 2006 and 2011, Mikal Mahdi was tried in South and North Carolina for the murders of James Myers and Christopher Boggs.
2006: Mahdi's Death Sentence
In 2006, Mikal Mahdi was convicted of murder and other charges in South Carolina and sentenced to death for the murder of James Myers.
2007: Bixby Receives Death Sentence
In 2007, Steven Bixby received his death sentence.
June 15, 2009: Dismissal of Direct Appeal
On June 15, 2009, the South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously dismissed Mikal Mahdi's direct appeal against his death sentence, affirming that he was fairly sentenced.
December 2, 2009: Plot to Attack Correctional Officer
On December 2, 2009, Mikal Mahdi and serial killer Quincy Allen plotted to attack and kill a correctional officer while incarcerated at the Lieber Correctional Institution.
2009: Mahdi Attacks Prison Guard
In 2009, Mahdi and Quincy Allen attacked and stabbed prison guard Nathan Sasser.
December 2011: Life Sentence in North Carolina
In December 2011, five years after being condemned to death for Myers's murder, Mikal Mahdi pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of Christopher Boggs in North Carolina and was sentenced to life without parole.
2011: No Prosecution in Virginia
Between 2006 and 2011, Mikal Mahdi was not prosecuted in Virginia for the murder of Greg Jones, as authorities prioritized the stronger evidence in the Carolina murders, likely to result in the death penalty.
2011: Life Sentence for Boggs Murder
In 2011, Mikal Mahdi was sentenced to life without parole for the murder of Boggs after being extradited to North Carolina for trial.
2011: Unofficial Moratorium on Executions in South Carolina
In 2011, South Carolina had its last execution, leading to an unofficial moratorium due to the absence of lethal injection drugs. This was caused by the expiration of existing drug supplies and drug companies' refusal to sell drugs for executions.
February 20, 2017: U.S. Supreme Court Rejection of Appeal
On February 20, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected Mikal Mahdi's appeal against his death sentence.
December 5, 2017: Dismissal of Appeal by District Judge
On December 5, 2017, U.S. District Judge Timothy M. Cain dismissed Mikal Mahdi's appeal against his death sentence.
September 25, 2018: Rejection of Second Appeal
On September 25, 2018, District Judge Cain once again rejected Mikal Mahdi's second appeal against his death sentence.
December 20, 2021: Rejection of Appeal by 4th Circuit Court
On December 20, 2021, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Mikal Mahdi's follow-up appeal for a review of his case.
2022: Allen's Death Sentence Overturned
In 2022, Quincy Allen's death sentence was overturned by a federal appellate court.
January 9, 2023: Final Appeal Denied
On January 9, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Mikal Mahdi's final appeal, confirming his death sentence for the murder of James Myers.
September 2023: South Carolina Procures New Drugs to Restart Lethal Injections
In September 2023, South Carolina successfully procured new drugs, allowing the state to restart executions by lethal injection after an unofficial moratorium.
2023: Lawsuit Against Execution Methods
In 2023, Mikal Mahdi and other death row inmates filed a lawsuit against South Carolina over the introduction of firing squad and electric chair as alternative execution methods, arguing they were unconstitutional and cruel. The state defended the methods as legal.
July 23, 2024: Allen Re-sentenced to Life Imprisonment
On July 23, 2024, Quincy Allen was re-sentenced to life imprisonment after reaching a plea deal with the prosecution and waiving his right to further appeals.
July 31, 2024: South Carolina Supreme Court Affirms Constitutionality of Electric Chair and Firing Squad
On July 31, 2024, the South Carolina Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit and affirmed the constitutionality of both the electric chair and firing squad. This decision raised the possibility of resuming executions for the 32 inmates on death row, including Mikal Mahdi.
August 28, 2024: Court Orders Six Executions in South Carolina Over the Following Year
On August 28, 2024, a court order was issued in South Carolina to carry out six executions over the following year, with each execution scheduled 35 days apart.
September 20, 2024: South Carolina's 13-Year Moratorium Ends with Freddie Owens' Execution
On September 20, 2024, the 13-year moratorium in South Carolina ended with the execution of Freddie Owens for the 1997 murder of a convenience store clerk.
November 1, 2024: Richard Moore Executed in South Carolina
On November 1, 2024, Richard Moore was executed, becoming the second condemned inmate to die in South Carolina after the end of the moratorium.
November 8, 2024: Bowman Supposed to Receive Execution Date
On November 8, 2024, Marion Bowman Jr. was expected to receive his execution date, tentatively scheduled for December 6, 2024, after the executions of Owens and Moore.
November 14, 2024: South Carolina Supreme Court Grants Temporary Respite to Inmates
On November 14, 2024, the South Carolina Supreme Court granted a temporary respite to the inmates, agreeing not to sign any new death warrants until at least January 3, 2025.
December 6, 2024: Tentative Execution Date for Bowman
December 6, 2024, was a tentative execution date for Marion Bowman Jr.
2024: Mikal Mahdi Remains on Death Row After Legal Loss
In 2024, after losing his legal motion, Mikal Mahdi remained on death row for the murder of James Myers.
2024: Mahdi Executed
Since 2024, Mahdi was the fifth inmate in South Carolina to be executed.
January 3, 2025: End of Respite for Death Warrants
January 3, 2025, marked the end of the respite granted by the South Carolina Supreme Court, allowing new death warrants to be signed.
January 31, 2025: Bowman Executed
On January 31, 2025, Marion Bowman was executed as scheduled.
March 7, 2025: Sigmon Executed
On March 7, 2025, Brad Sigmon was executed as scheduled.
March 14, 2025: Mahdi's Death Warrant Signed
On March 14, 2025, Mikal Mahdi's death warrant was formally signed by the South Carolina Supreme Court, with his execution scheduled for April 11, 2025.
March 18, 2025: Mahdi Appeals to South Carolina Supreme Court
On March 18, 2025, Mahdi appealed to the South Carolina Supreme Court, claiming ineffective trial counsel who failed to provide mitigating factors.
March 28, 2025: Mahdi Given Deadline to Choose Execution Method
On March 28, 2025, Mahdi was given until this date to choose his preferred method of execution: lethal injection, electrocution, or firing squad.
April 4, 2025: Mental Competency Hearing Scheduled for Bixby
On April 4, 2025, a mental competency hearing was scheduled for Steven Bixby to assess if he was mentally competent to be executed.
April 7, 2025: Mahdi's Appeal Denied
On April 7, 2025, the South Carolina Supreme Court denied Mahdi's appeal, citing previous rejections of similar arguments.
August 2025: Tentative Second Hearing for Bixby
A second hearing was tentatively set for August 2025 regarding the mental competency of Steven Bixby.
2025: Mahdi's Execution
In 2025, Mikal Mahdi was executed for the murder of James Myers.
2025: Involvement in a Prior Murder
In 2025, it was revealed that Mikal Mahdi was allegedly involved in a murder case in Virginia prior to the killings in the Carolinas.
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