# Tennessee halts executions after death row inmate Christa Pike survives failed execution

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- BBC News, 2026-10-01 15:43 UTC
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- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmn4540d4z87o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Tennessee has suspended all executions for the year after death row inmate Christa Pike survived two lethal-injection attempts. Pike is in critical condition receiving life-saving care, while her lawyers seek commutation of her sentence. Governor Bill Lee ordered an independent review, saying the investigation will be thorough.

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