Christa Pike Survives Execution, Murdered Girl "Erased From Narrative"
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Christa Pike Survives Execution, Murdered Girl "Erased From Narrative"

Oct 6, 2026
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Christa Pike's scheduled execution, aborted after failed attempt to deliver fatal drugs. Tennessee administered two doses of pentobarbital, but she did not die. Witnesses reported that she continued breathing and making snoring-like sounds long after the drugs were administered. She was eventually taken by ambulance to a hospital. Subsequently reports says she is unconscious, on a ventilator, and in critical condition, with injuries to her arms associated with the attempted execution. The state's remaining execution for 2026 and has been halted. Joining Nancy Grace today: Kennedy - Columinst "Daily Mail, " FOX News contributor and host of "Kennedy Saves the World" Phil Keith - Former Chief of Police for Knoxville Police Dept Eric Faddis - Founder of The Law Offices of Eric Faddis, former felony prosecutor and current criminal defense and civil litigation attorney; website: EricFaddisLaw.com Dr. Janie Lacy - Licensed Psychotherapist and CEO of Life Counseling Solutions, Author of "How To Heal From A Toxic Relationship: A Guide To Reclaiming Your Mental Health and Happiness", Host of "Let's Talk About It with Janie Lacy” Podcast on YouTube, janielacy.com, Instagram & Facebook: @JanieLacy Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic Tori Gessner - Reporter WKRN, Witnessed Botched Execution of Christa Pike Dave Mack - Crime Stories investigative reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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