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Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survives execution attempt after two injections

BBC News · BBC News · · 6 min read at BBC News

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Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike has been taken to hospital after an attempt to execute her by two lethal injections failed, her lawyer says.

Her legal team filed an emergency motion to halt the convicted murderer's execution as it was happening, saying: "Ms Pike has lost consciousness and still has a heartbeat and is audibly snoring."

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