What is a botched execution — and what happened in previous cases

Christa Pike continued breathing for nearly an hour after she was administered lethal drugs in Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville.

Another 'disturbing' botched execution. Why does this keep happening?

Christa Pike's execution failed dramatically, but dozens of others have had major problems since 1982.
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'Accidents happen': What Supreme Court has said about survivors of botched executions

Christa Pike's situation has similarities to a 1947 Supreme Court case.
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Why botched lethal injections are becoming more common

The failed execution of Christa Pike Wednesday night in Tennessee wasn’t the first time a lethal injection didn’t go as planned. It wasn’t even the first time this year in the state of Tennessee.

The bloody history of botched executions — including cop-killer whose head exploded — after Christa Pike survived

Christa Pike became the first death row inmate to survive a lethal injection, but she was merely the latest in a long, gruesome history of botched executions — from a cop-killer’s head bursting into ...

Texas Executes Man After Botched Lethal Injection in Tennessee

Jamaal Howard’s lawyers are seeking information about the lethal injection drug, the same medication used in Tennessee’s ...

James McAvoy Reveals He ‘Nearly Died’ After ‘Botched’ Medical Procedure

The actor, 47, said he was hospitalized for two to three weeks after the health scare ...
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HGTV's Charlie Kawas opens up about sharing cancer treatment on 'Botched Homes': 'It's a tough place to be in'

The TV host opened up about his goal to inspire others with his story, and the best tips for home renovations.