Failed Tennessee execution renews the debate over death penalty methods

Tennessee officials are investigating a failed execution of Christa Pike after the procedure was halted following the administration of two doses of lethal drugs. The incident has reignited public debate regarding death penalty methods.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials have yet to explain what went wrong during the failed execution of Christa Pike, which was called off after she was given two doses of the drug meant to kill her. It wasn’t clear if Pike was still alive on Thursday. She could be heard snoring loudly in the...
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