Christa Pike becomes first woman executed in 200 years, raises concerns about execution process

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By Michael Brown • Updated Oct 1, 2026 at 10:45

I met Christa Pike 20 years ago. This is why she shouldn't be executed - The Independent — Christa Pike becomes first woman executed in 200 years, raises concerns about execution process

Christa Pike, a US criminal, survived two lethal injections in Tennessee. She was transported to a medical facility following the failed execution. This marked her as the first woman to be executed in the state in 200 years. The incident has raised questions about the execution process and Pike's legal status. Pike was reported to be snoring during the procedure. The event has sparked discussions about the reliability of lethal injections.

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