'Complete debacle': Christa Pike's botched execution marks second in Tennessee in 4 months
Christa Pike's execution attempt in Tennessee failed, marking the state's second botched execution in four months. The previous incident involving Tony Carruthers has led to a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Christa Pike’s failed execution attempt comes just four months after the botched execution of Tony Carruthers, whose family has since filed a medical malpractice lawsuit.
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