Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is in hospital after two lethal injection attempts failed to end her life, according to her attorney. Pike is reportedly alive and receiving medical care.
Governor Bill Lee has ordered a review into the circumstances surrounding the failed execution. As a result, all executions scheduled in the state have been halted for the remainder of the year.
The Tennessee Department of Correction has not released details regarding the specific reasons for the failed attempts or Pike's current condition beyond confirming she is in a medical facility. This incident marks the second time in recent months that a lethal injection has been problematic in Tennessee, raising further questions about the state's execution protocols.