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Emergency calls from botched Christa Pike execution released to US media

Emergency calls from botched Christa Pike execution released to US media
BBC World Tuesday 13 October 2026, 07:49 UTC 1 min read
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A series of calls, obtained by the Associated Press, reveal emergency services were delayed in reaching Pike.

A series of calls, obtained by the Associated Press, reveal emergency services were delayed in reaching Pike.
Christa Pike (PERSON) US (LOCATION) the Associated Press (ORG) Pike (LOCATION)
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