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Christa Pike execution
Tennessee failed to execute Christa Pike on Wednesday; she survived two lethal injections. Her lawyers now describe a 'profound' and 'remarkable' recovery and are seeking commutation. Governor Bill Lee suspended executions until at least year-end and ordered an independent inquiry, and corrections commissioner Frank Strada is resigning later in October.
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Thursday 8 October
1 development08:13 UTC· the latest
Christa Pike now walking after failed execution, lawyer says
Her lawyer said Pike is moving around her hospital room after surviving two lethal injections; her first words on waking were 'Where am I and who are you?' and life support was due to be withdrawn that day.
NashvilleUS
3 sourcesBBC World, Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
BBC WorldRSSThu 8 Oct, 08:13
Christa Pike now walking after US execution went wrong, lawyer tells BBC A lawyer says the murderer of Colleen Slemmer is moving around her hospital room after surviving two lethal injections.
The original postAl JazeeraRSSThu 8 Oct, 08:29
Christa Pike almost taken off life support before she woke up Death row inmate Christa Pike has regained consciousness following a botched execution in Tennessee, her lawyer says.
The original postAl Jazeera EnglishXThu 8 Oct, 09:06
Where am I and who are you?" Those were the first words death row inmate Christa Pike spoke after regaining consciousness following a botched execution in Tennessee, according to her lawyer. Life support was scheduled to be withdrawn the day she woke up.
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Wednesday 7 October
5 developments23:20 UTC
Pike was nearly taken off life support, lawyers say
Lawyers for Christa Pike said she was close to being taken off life support before she woke, and that she is angry and confused about what happened.
NashvilleUS
1 sourceAl Jazeera
Al JazeeraRSSWed 7 Oct, 23:20
Christa Pike was nearly taken off life support before waking, lawyers say Death row inmate who survived execution by lethal injection is said to be 'angry and confused' about what happened.
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18:22 UTC
Pike 'angry and confused' after failed execution, lawyer says
Her lawyer described her state of mind after the botched execution attempt.
1 sourceBBC Breaking
BBC BreakingXWed 7 Oct, 18:22
US death row inmate Christa Pike "angry and confused" after failed execution, her lawyer says
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16:09 UTC
Judge orders Tennessee to preserve all Pike execution evidence
Judge I'Ashea Myles said everything in the execution room, including drugs, IV lines and tubing, must be saved; the state has refused medical staff's pleas to unshackle Pike.
NashvilleUS
2 sourcesReuters, The Guardian · World
ReutersXWed 7 Oct, 16:09
Tennessee hearing on failed execution of Christa Pike
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSWed 7 Oct, 19:22
Judge orders officials to preserve all evidence tied to Christa Pike’s botched execution Judge tells Tennessee officials all items in execution room must be saved as Pike remains restrained in hospital bedChrista Pike – latest updatesA judge ordered Tennessee officials on Wednes
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12:00 UTC
Pike lawyers say execution drug caused severe burns
At a press conference, Christa Pike's lawyers said the execution drug seeped out of her veins into tissue, leaving severe caustic burns. They say she is conscious and speaking, shackled in hospital.
NashvilleUS
2 sourcesReuters, The Guardian · World
ReutersXWed 7 Oct, 12:00
🔊 Christa Pike’s lawyers say she survived lethal injection because the execution drug seeped out of her veins and into her tissue leaving her with severe caustic burns. Listen to the Reuters World News podcast for more
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSWed 7 Oct, 15:01
Christa Pike’s lawyers hold press conference after she regains consciousness in hospital – latest updates Tennessee prisoner awake and speaking after surviving state’s attempt to execute her last WednesdayChrista Pike is conscious and speaking after botched execution attempt, la
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03:20 UTC
Christa Pike conscious and speaking, lawyers say
Lawyers for Christa Pike, who survived two doses of pentobarbital a week ago, say she is conscious and speaking.
Nashville, TennesseeUS
2 sourcesReuters, AFP
ReutersXWed 7 Oct, 03:20
Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike is conscious and speaking, lawyers say
The original postAFPXWed 7 Oct, 03:52
US woman who survived botched execution is conscious, speaking, say lawyers. Christa Pike, 50, who was sentenced to death for a murder she committed when she was a teenager, survived two supposedly lethal doses of the drug pentobarbital at a Tennessee prison a week ago
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Tuesday 6 October
1 development20:59 UTC
Christa Pike conscious and speaking after failed execution
Her attorneys said Pike, who received two doses of pentobarbital last Wednesday, is awake and in critical care, calling her recovery 'medically unprecedented'.
Nashville, TennesseeUS
10 sourcesAssociated Press, BBC Breaking, BBC World, The Guardian · World, AFP, Al Jazeera English, Al Jazeera, Reuters
Associated PressXTue 6 Oct, 20:59
BREAKING: Christa Pike is conscious and speaking at a hospital nearly a week after Tennessee's failed execution, her attorneys say.
The original postBBC BreakingXTue 6 Oct, 20:59
US death row inmate Christa Pike "conscious and speaking" after failed execution attempt, her lawyers say
The original postBBC WorldRSSTue 6 Oct, 21:01
US death row inmate Christa Pike conscious after failed execution, lawyers say Pike, 50, continues to receive critical medical care while handcuffed in hospital, according to a statement from her lawyers on Tuesday.
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSTue 6 Oct, 21:05
Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after botched execution attempt, lawyers say The prisoner received two doses of pentobarbital last Wednesday as authorities tried to put her to deathChrista Pike, a Tennessee prisoner who survived the state’s attempt to execute her, is awak
The original postAFPXTue 6 Oct, 21:16
#BREAKING US woman who survived botched execution is conscious, speaking: lawyers
The original postBBC WorldXTue 6 Oct, 21:33
US death row inmate Christa Pike is "conscious and speaking" after her failed execution attempt, her lawyers say. Read more:
The original postAl Jazeera EnglishXTue 6 Oct, 22:00
Christa Pike, who survived a failed execution in a US prison last week is now conscious and speaking, her lawyers said Tuesday. 🔴 More on
The original postAl JazeeraRSSTue 6 Oct, 23:01
Christa Pike lawyers say she is speaking one week after failed execution The 50-year-old has regained consciousness and is receiving care nearly one week after being sent to the hospital.
The original postReutersXTue 6 Oct, 23:10
Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike is conscious and speaking, lawyers say
The original postBBC WorldXTue 6 Oct, 23:50
US death row inmate Christa Pike awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say
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Sunday 4 October
1 development16:24 UTC
Pike still unconscious, prognosis unclear, lawyer says
One of Pike's lawyers said she remained unconscious on a ventilator four days after the failed execution and that doctors are still trying to clear two lethal doses of pentobarbital from her body, so her prognosis may not be known for days.
NashvilleUS
2 sourcesBBC World, Associated Press
BBC WorldRSSSun 4 Oct, 16:24
Christa Pike's prognosis still unclear after failed execution, lawyer says Pike's lawyer says doctors are still trying to clear two lethal doses of pentobarbital from her body.
The original postAssociated PressXSun 4 Oct, 17:25
Christa Pike has remained unconscious and on a ventilator at a hospital in the four days since her failed execution in Tennessee, and her prognosis might not be known for days more, one of her lawyers said Sunday.
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Saturday 3 October
2 developments15:52 UTC
Tennessee prison chief Strada to resign after Pike execution failure
Governor Bill Lee announced that corrections commissioner Frank Strada will step down later in October as an independent investigation examines what went wrong in Christa Pike's failed execution.
NashvilleUS
7 sourcesAssociated Press, BBC World, BBC Breaking, The Guardian · World, Al Jazeera, Reuters, Al Jazeera English
Associated PressXSat 3 Oct, 15:52
The head of Tennessee's prison system is resigning after the failed execution of Christa Pike.
The original postBBC WorldRSSSat 3 Oct, 16:18
Tennessee prison chief to resign after Christa Pike's failed execution, governor says Pike survived two lethal injections on Wednesday and is currently in critical condition in hospital.
The original postBBC BreakingXSat 3 Oct, 16:24
Tennessee prison chief resigns after failed execution of Christa Pike, governor says
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSSat 3 Oct, 17:09
Tennessee’s top prison official resigning after botched execution of Christa Pike Frank Strada leaving position as state launches independent investigation into what went wrongTennessee’s top prison official is stepping down in the aftermath of the failed execution of death row
The original postAl JazeeraRSSSat 3 Oct, 17:31
Tennessee prisons official resigns after Christa Pike’s failed US execution The state's governor said Frank Strada would step down as an independent review examines what went wrong.
The original postReutersXSat 3 Oct, 18:05
After Tennessee's failed execution, convicted killer Christa Pike is left unconscious and on life support. Hear more on the Reuters World News podcast.
The original postAl Jazeera EnglishXSat 3 Oct, 18:32
The official in charge of the US state of Tennessee's prison system, Frank Strada, has resigned after Christa Pike’s failed US execution, as an independent review examines what went wrong
The original post
10:00 UTC
Lawyers say Tennessee prison chief oversaw five botched executions
Lawyers say Tennessee corrections commissioner Frank Strada has overseen five 'botched' executions across two states since 2022, and he faces mounting questions over secret protocols after the Pike failure.
1 sourceThe Guardian · World
The Guardian · WorldRSSSat 3 Oct, 10:00
Prison chief in Christa Pike case oversaw five ‘botched’ executions, lawyers say Frank Strada facing mounting questions after Pike survives injection with lethal drugs in TennesseeTennessee’s prison chief is under fire for the failed execution of Christa Pike, which lawyers say
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Friday 2 October
3 developments18:44 UTC
Pike unconscious and on ventilator, lawyers say
Pike's attorneys said in a court filing that she is unconscious and on a ventilator, with hospital staff working to clear the pentobarbital from her system.
NashvilleUS
4 sourcesAssociated Press, The Guardian · World, BBC World, BBC Breaking
Associated PressXFri 2 Oct, 18:44
Christa Pike was unconscious and on a ventilator as of last night after the failed execution attempt earlier this week, her attorneys say.
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSFri 2 Oct, 19:10
Christa Pike remains unconscious and on ventilator after failed execution in Tennessee Attorneys say hospital staff are working to clear pentobarbital she was administered from her systemChrista Pike remained hospitalized, unconscious and on a machine helping her breathe after h
The original postBBC WorldXFri 2 Oct, 19:23
US murderer Christa Pike unconscious and on ventilator after failed execution, lawyer says
The original postBBC BreakingXFri 2 Oct, 19:36
US murderer Christa Pike unconscious and on ventilator after failed execution, her lawyers say
The original post
09:00 UTC
Lawyers and doctors urge US death penalty moratorium
Top lawyers, doctors and faith leaders call the Pike ordeal 'unimaginably barbaric' and urge a nationwide halt to executions.
3 sourcesThe Guardian · World, NPR
The Guardian · WorldRSSFri 2 Oct, 09:00
Calls grow for US death penalty halt after ‘torturous’ botched execution of Christa Pike Pike alive but in critical condition as experts call ordeal that unfolded in Tennessee Wednesday ‘unimaginably barbaric’Top lawyers, doctors and members of the faith community are calling fo
The original postNPRRSSFri 2 Oct, 10:25
Failed 'torturous' execution attempt on Christa Pike reignites death penalty debate The botched execution in Tennessee of Christa Pike – who survived despite being subject to two doses of lethal injection on Wednesday – has reignited furious debate about the death pena
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSFri 2 Oct, 10:59
Christa Pike left in ‘critical condition’ as Tennessee halts all executions | First Thing Failed attempt to execute 50-year-old prompts review of state’s execution practices amid distressing witness accounts. Plus the California woman who is allergic to coldGood morning. Tenness
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07:58 UTC
Pike's lawyers demand release and seek commutation
Pike's lawyers say she is in critical condition receiving life-saving care after two failed lethal injections, and ask for her sentence to be commuted.
NashvilleUS
2 sourcesAl Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Al JazeeraRSSFri 2 Oct, 07:58
Lawyers for US inmate who survived lethal injections demand release Christa Pike is in critical condition after two failed attempts to execute her by lethal injection, her lawyer says.
The original postAl Jazeera EnglishXFri 2 Oct, 09:00
A lawyer for US death row inmate Christa Pike says she is in "critical condition, receiving life-saving care" after two failed attempts to give her a lethal injection. Pike’s lawyers are now asking for her sentence to be commuted.
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Thursday 1 October
7 developments18:10 UTC
Pike's attorney says she is alive and receiving care
Her lawyer said Pike is alive and getting life-saving medical care, hours after surviving two lethal injection attempts at a Nashville prison.
NashvilleUS
2 sourcesReuters
ReutersXThu 1 Oct, 18:10
Christa Pike's attorney speaks after failed execution
The original postReutersXThu 1 Oct, 18:30
Christa Pike is alive and receiving life-saving medical care, her attorney said, hours after Pike survived two lethal injection attempts at a Nashville prison and was taken to a hospital
The original post
16:20 UTC
Tennessee governor calls failed Pike execution 'a tragedy'
Governor Bill Lee described the failed execution of Christa Pike as a tragedy.
NashvilleUS
1 sourceReuters
ReutersXThu 1 Oct, 16:20
Tennessee governor calls failed Christa Pike execution "a tragedy
The original post
15:53 UTC
International calls for Tennessee to abandon death penalty
The unprecedented botched execution triggered international calls on Thursday for Tennessee to drop capital punishment, AFP reported.
NashvilleUS
1 sourceAFP
AFPXThu 1 Oct, 15:53
🇺🇸 An unprecedented botched execution that left a female murderer alive after two lethal injections triggered international calls on Thursday for the US state of Tennessee to abandon capital punishment ➡️
The original post
13:27 UTC
Tennessee governor orders independent inquiry into failed Pike execution
Governor Bill Lee suspended executions until at least year-end and ordered an independent inquiry. Witnesses said Pike was still awake and snoring about 40 minutes after two doses of pentobarbital.
NashvilleUS
1 sourceThe Guardian · World
The Guardian · WorldRSSThu 1 Oct, 13:27
Tennessee governor suspends all executions after Christa Pike’s lethal injections fail Independent inquiry ordered after halted execution of Pike, who was convicted of murderTennessee’s governor has suspended all executions in the state until at least the end of the year and ord
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05:20 UTC
Tennessee governor halts executions after Pike survives injection
Gov. Bill Lee halted the remaining executions for the year after Christa Pike survived a lethal injection attempt for her 1995 murder conviction.
NashvilleUS
2 sourcesAssociated Press, NPR
Associated PressXThu 1 Oct, 05:20
BREAKING: Tennessee governor puts a halt on executions after inmate Christa Gail Pike survives a lethal injection attempt.
The original postNPRRSSThu 1 Oct, 05:43
Tennessee governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike survives lethal injection Tennessee officials were unable to put Christa Gail Pike to death Wednesday for a 1995 murder after administering two doses of a lethal drug. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee halted the remaining execut
The original post
03:40 UTC
Christa Pike taken to hospital after surviving two lethal injections
Her lawyer said the Tennessee death row inmate was taken to hospital after surviving two lethal injections.
NashvilleUS
1 sourceBBC Breaking
BBC BreakingXThu 1 Oct, 03:40
US death row inmate Christa Pike taken to hospital after surviving two lethal injections, says lawyer
The original post
02:43 UTC
Tennessee unable to carry out Christa Pike execution
Media witnesses said Tennessee officials could not carry out the execution of Christa Pike for a 1995 murder on Wednesday, after the Supreme Court had cleared it to proceed.
NashvilleUS
1 sourceAssociated Press
Associated PressXThu 1 Oct, 02:43
Media witnesses say Tennessee officials were unable to carry out the execution of Christa Gail Pike for a 1995 murder on Wednesday.
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Wednesday 30 September
3 developments23:02 UTC
Supreme Court lifts stay, allows Christa Pike execution
The justices overturned the appeals court's reprieve, clearing Tennessee to proceed with the lethal injection that had been scheduled earlier on Wednesday.
Washington, DCUS
4 sourcesAssociated Press, BBC Breaking, BBC World
Associated PressXWed 30 Sep, 23:02
BREAKING: The Supreme Court allows Tennessee's execution of Christa Gail Pike to go forward, overturning a last-minute stay.
The original postBBC BreakingXWed 30 Sep, 23:15
US Supreme Court allows execution of Christa Pike to go ahead, overturning a last-minute reprieve
The original postBBC WorldRSSWed 30 Sep, 23:23
US Supreme Court allows execution of Christa Pike to go ahead The death by lethal injection was scheduled to happen earlier on Wednesday before judges from an appeals court halted the execution.
The original postBBC WorldXWed 30 Sep, 23:25
US Supreme Court allows execution of Christa Pike to go ahead
The original post
14:17 UTC
Appeals court halts Christa Pike's execution in Tennessee
A federal appeals court stayed the planned lethal injection about an hour before it was to take place, to review whether her childhood abuse was fully weighed at sentencing for the 1995 murder she committed at 18.
NashvilleUS
7 sourcesAssociated Press, The Guardian · World, BBC World, Al Jazeera English, AFP, Reuters
Associated PressXWed 30 Sep, 14:17
BREAKING: The execution of Christa Pike, Tennessee's first of a woman in 200 years, was halted by a court an hour before it was set to take place.
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSWed 30 Sep, 14:25
Tennessee’s first execution of a woman in 200 years halted The state governor and supreme court earlier refused calls for clemency for Christa Pike, who was convicted of murderTennessee’s first execution of a woman in 200 years was halted by a court on Wednesday morning an hour
The original postBBC WorldRSSWed 30 Sep, 14:33
Christa Pike granted stay of execution Pike was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer.
The original postBBC WorldXWed 30 Sep, 14:35
Christa Pike granted stay of execution
The original postAl Jazeera EnglishXWed 30 Sep, 14:42
A US appeals court has halted Christa Pike’s execution in Tennessee to review whether her childhood abuse was fully considered when she received the death penalty for a murder at 18. 🔴 More on
The original postAFPXWed 30 Sep, 15:15
🇺🇸 ⚖️ A US court on Wednesday halted the execution of a woman in Tennessee shortly before she was due to die from lethal injection, three decades after she murdered a classmate ➡️
The original postReutersXWed 30 Sep, 15:20
BREAKING: A US appeals court halted the execution of death row inmate Christa Pike in Tennessee, less than two hours before she was scheduled to become the first woman that state has put to death in more than 200 years
The original post
06:05 UTC
Tennessee set to execute Christa Pike
She is scheduled to die by lethal injection on September 30.
NashvilleUS
1 sourceReuters
ReutersXWed 30 Sep, 06:05
Death row inmate Christa Pike, convicted of murdering a schoolmate three decades ago, is due to be executed by lethal injection in Tennessee on September 30, becoming the first woman that state has put to death in more than two centuries
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