Tennessee Death Row Inmate Christa Pike Awake After Botched Execution

Tennessee Death Row Inmate Christa Pike Awake After Botched Execution

Christa Pike, a Tennessee death row inmate, regained consciousness nearly a week after surviving two lethal doses of pentobarbital during a botched execution attempt. Her lawyers say she is 'angry and confused,' suffering from pneumonia and severe arm injuries, while a judge ordered evidence preserved and Tennessee suspended executions.

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