Christa Pike survives execution attempt after two lethal injections

Christa Pike's lawyer says the death row inmate is receiving treatment to save her life in hospital after two syringes of pentobarbital.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 2, 2026 at 7:45 AM EDT

US death row inmate Christa Pike survived an execution attempt involving two lethal injections, BBC News reported.

Pike's lawyer said she was receiving treatment to save her life in hospital after being given two syringes of pentobarbital.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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