Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike taken to hospital after attempted execution, lawyer says

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What happened

One of her attorneys told the BBC that Pike, 50, was in hospital after two syringes of pentobarbital had been administered.

Key facts

  • One of her attorneys told the BBC that Pike, 50, was in hospital after two syringes of pentobarbital had been administered.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:25:51 UTC.

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