# Christa Pike case highlights how often US executions go wrong

https://mins.news/en/item/92456

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-09 02:05 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/9/christa-pike-case-underscores-prevalence-of-botched-executions-in-us?traffic_source=rss

> Experts say execution methods such as lethal injection, presented as more humane, are often marred by mishaps. Pike’s execution attempt was halted after two doses of pentobarbital failed to kill her. Tennessee’s governor paused executions and promised a comprehensive third-party review.

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