Michael Archuleta , 49 , was convicted in a brutal double murder in Utah . Death warrant signed this week allows for death by firing squad . But the state did not object Wednesday to Archuleta 's request , although it reserves the right to ask for lethal injection , Brunker said . Last known firing squad execution was in June 2010 . The state has filed several appeals over the case .
Michael Archuleta , 49 , was convicted in a brutal double murder in Utah . Death warrant signed this week allows for death by firing squad . Last known firing squad execution was in June 2010 . The state has filed several appeals over the case .