Christa Pike, who was convicted for her role in a 1995 killing, reportedly continued to breathe after receiving two doses of lethal injection drugs, according to her legal representatives. In response to this incident, the governor of Tennessee has ordered an external review of the execution process.
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Tennessee execution raises concerns; governor orders external review
Christa Pike, convicted in a 1995 murder case, reportedly continued breathing after being administered lethal injection drugs. The governor of Tennessee has initiated an external review of the execution procedures following this incident.
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