Christa Pike, a Tennessee death row inmate, has woken up and is able to speak after a botched execution procedure, her lawyers say. The botched procedure took place in Tennessee on or around 6 October 2026.
Multiple outlets covered the news 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 botched attempt. No additional information about her situation going forward have been released.