Explained: Why didn't Christa Pike die despite two lethal injections? The first such case in 207 years
Christa Pike's execution in Tennessee failed after two lethal injections on the evening of the scheduled execution. Despite the protocol allowing for a second dose, Pike remained alive, breathing and making sounds for over an hour. This incident marks the first botched execution in 207 years, raising questions about lethal injection procedures and their efficacy.