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US death row inmate Christa Pike conscious after failed execution, lawyers say

BBC World News·October 6, 2026·1 min read
US death row inmate Christa Pike conscious after failed execution, lawyers say

US death row inmate Christa Pike, 50, remains conscious and receiving critical medical care while handcuffed in hospital after a failed execution attempt, according to her lawyers on Tuesday. The execution was halted due to complications, leaving Pike in critical condition. Her legal team stated she continues to receive necessary medical treatment as the situation unfolds.

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