Christa Pike

US death row inmate Christa Pike discharged from hospital after botched execution

The 50-year-old is continuing to receive medical care after surviving two lethal injection attempts using the drug pentobarbital, which left her in critical condition.

By Samuel Otieno 11 Oct 2026

Tennessee prisons chief quits after failed execution of Christa Pike

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Tennessee prisons chief quits after failed execution of Christa Pike

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the resignation of Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada on Saturday.

By Samuel Otieno 4 Oct 2026

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