Christa Pike survives botched Tennessee execution
Christa Pike, the only woman on Tennessee’s death row, survived two doses of a lethal drug and remains alive after a botched…
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Christa Pike, the only woman on Tennessee’s death row, survived a botched lethal injection after being given two doses of the drug pentobarbital. A witness said she was still clearly alive after the procedure.The state canceled its remaining scheduled execution this year after the failed attempt.
— Christa Pike survives botched Tennessee execution
Christa Pike, the only woman on Tennessee’s death row, survived two doses of a lethal drug and remains alive after a botched…