Christa Pike Awake, Speaking After Botched Execution, Shackled to Bed

Christa Pike's scheduled execution, aborted after failed attempt to deliver fatal drugs. Tennessee administered two doses of pentobarbital, but she did not die. Witnesses reported that she continued breathing and making snoring-like sounds long after the drugs were administered. She was eventually taken by ambulance to a hospital. After being unconscious, and on a ventilator, Pike has regain consciousness and is speaking. The state's remaining execution for 2026 and has been halted. Joining Nancy Grace today: Randolph Rice - Former Prosecutor and Current Criminal Defense & Civil Attorney at Rice Law, website: ricelawmd.com, IG, FB, X: @ricelawmd Phil Keith - Former Chief of Police for Knoxville Police Dept. Dr. Janie Lacy - Licensed Psychotherapist and CEO of Life Counseling Solutions, Author of "How To Heal From A Toxic Relationship: A Guide To Reclaiming Your Mental Health and Happiness", Host of "Let's Talk About It with Janie Lacy” Podcast on YouTube, janielacy.com, Instagram & Facebook: @JanieLacy Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic John North - Senior Investigative Journalist at W-B-I-R in Knoxville, Tenn. Witnessed the botched execution. Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.