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US death row inmate Christa Pike conscious after failed execution, lawyers say

US death row inmate Christa Pike conscious after failed execution, lawyers say
BBC News Tuesday 06 October 2026, 21:09 UTC 1 min read
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Pike, 50, continues to receive critical medical care while handcuffed in hospital, according to a statement from her lawyers on Tuesday.

Pike, 50, continues to receive critical medical care while handcuffed in hospital, according to a statement from her lawyers on Tuesday.
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