Christa Pike, a Tennessee death row inmate, has woken up and is speaking after a botched execution procedure, her lawyers report. The failed attempt took place in Tennessee on or around 6 October 2026.
Multiple outlets reported the story on 6 October 2026, including ABC News Australia, The Guardian, and PBS. Pike's lawyers say she is alert and able to speak following the unsuccessful execution. No additional information about her situation going forward have been confirmed.