Botched Tennessee execution renews debate over lethal injection
Tennessee failed in its attempt Wednesday night to execute convicted killer Christa Pike, leaving the woman in critical condition in a hospital and reigniting a debate over the future of lethal injection as a way to carry out the death penalty.
TL;DR
- Tennessee's execution attempt of Christa Pike failed on Wednesday night.
- Pike is in critical condition in the hospital following the incident.
- The failed execution has reignited debate over the use of lethal injection for capital punishment.