Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Death Row Inmate Argues Judges Are Satan-Ruled
Steven Bixby, who killed two police officers in 2003, is on death row.
Before his execution, he is arguing he shouldn't be executed because of his beliefs.
He believes judges are controlled by Satan, the legal system is unconstitutional, and people can defend their property with deadly force.
His lawyers say his beliefs make it hard for them to represent him.
The state argues his beliefs are not delusions and he understands why he is being executed.
A judge is reviewing this to decide if Bixby is mentally capable of communicating with his lawyers and understanding why he is being executed.
Bixby submitted a handwritten motion filled with legal arguments to the court.
Steven Bixby is fighting his execution on the grounds of delusional beliefs.
Bixby believes judges who rule against him are influenced by Satan.
The Supreme Court halted the execution to assess Bixby's legal competency.
Bixby's lawyers claim his beliefs hinder their ability to defend him.
Prosecutors argue Bixby understands why he faces the death penalty.
- Who
- Steven Bixby, a death row inmate.
- What
- Is arguing that judges are influenced by Satan to avoid execution.
- When
- Hearing held in August; Bixby's handwritten motion submitted shortly after.
- Where
- Abbeville, South Carolina.
- Why
- To avoid execution, claiming his lawyers can't defend him due to his beliefs about the legal system.
Defense (Bixby's Lawyers)
Prosecution
Bixby's Mental State
Defense (Bixby's Lawyers)
Bixby's beliefs make it impossible for him to work with his lawyers.
Prosecution
Bixby's beliefs do not make him impossible to defend.
Nature of Beliefs
Defense (Bixby's Lawyers)
Bixby's beliefs are considered individual delusions.
Prosecution
Bixby's anti-government beliefs are shared by others.
- Inmate Name
- Steven Bixby
- Crime
- Killing of two police officers
- Year of Conviction
- 2003
- Location of Crime
- Abbeville, South Carolina
- Current Status
- Death row inmate
- Current Legal Battle
- Competency for Execution
- Key Belief
- Judges are guided by Satan