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Tennessee inmate Christa Pike still alive after lethal injection dose, lawyers say

The Hill·October 1, 2026·1 min read
Tennessee inmate Christa Pike still alive after lethal injection dose, lawyers say

Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike was still alive Wednesday night after receiving two syringes of pentobarbital, her lawyers said. Witnesses reported the doses at 8:26 p.m., but she remained alive, prompting a motion to the state Supreme Court. The execution attempt has raised concerns about the lethal injection process.

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