# Tennessee halts woman's execution after 'failed' attempt

https://mins.news/en/item/81439

- DW, 2026-10-01 07:04 UTC
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- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/tennessee-halts-woman-s-execution-after-failed-attempt/a-79496561?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Tennessee Governor Bill Lee halted the execution of Christa Gail Pike after she remained breathing and snoring despite receiving two doses of lethal drugs. Pike was taken to hospital, while Lee ordered a comprehensive independent review and said scheduled executions would not proceed this year.

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