Judge orders evidence from Christa Pike’s botched execution to be preserved as attorneys seek answers

Isaias intensifies to hurricane. And, judge orders Pike execution evidence preserved

People in the Gulf are preparing for bad weather this weekend after Isaias intensified into a hurricane. And, a judge has ordered Christa Pike's failed execution evidence be preserved.

Oct 8, 2026

Judge orders officials to preserve Pike execution evidence

A Nashville judge ordered Tennessee officials to preserve evidence from Christa Pike’s failed execution

Oct 7, 2026

Judge orders that Christa Pike execution evidence be preserved

A week after the failed execution, Pike is awake but is said to be angry and confused. Her lawyers said Wednesday's hearing was about "transparency."

Oct 7, 2026

Judge orders Tennessee to preserve evidence in failed execution of Christa Pike

Death row inmate Christa Pike survived two lethal doses of pentobarbital last week and remains hospitalized in Nashville.

Oct 7, 2026

Judge rules evidence from Christa Pike's botched execution be preserved

A court orders Tennessee authorities to preserve "anything that was in the actual room" during the failed execution of Christa Pike, as well as recordings and witness accounts.

Oct 7, 2026

Judge orders evidence from Christa Pike’s botched execution to be preserved as attorneys seek answers

A Nashville judge on Wednesday ordered the Tennessee Department of Corrections to preserve all evidence related to the failed execution of Christa Pike. It comes after lawyers for Pike, who survived two doses of lethal injection, requested that all materials showing the “incompetent and reckless actions” be collected. Counsel for Pike, 50, appeared in court […]

Oct 7, 2026