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Death row inmate unconscious and on ventilator after botched execution, lawyers say

Death row inmate unconscious and on ventilator after botched execution, lawyers say
Sky News Friday 02 October 2026, 19:31 UTC 1 min read
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Christa Pike is on a ventilator in hospital.

Christa Pike is on a ventilator in hospital. Pic: AP [Image text:] 60 50 40 63
Christa Pike (PERSON)
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