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‘I am haunted’: Tennessee grapples with questions after another botched execution

Washington Post Politics·October 2, 2026·1 min read

State officials tried and failed to execute Christa Pike. She is now in critical condition, her lawyers said Thursday, and they have not been able to see or speak with her since she was hospitalized. The botched execution has raised questions in Tennessee about the state's procedures. Pike's legal team expressed concern over her condition and lack of access.

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