The Latest Breaking News from Tennessee

Leaked Photo Of Christa Pike After Botched Lethal Injection May Explain Why She Survived

Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner has stepped down after Christa Pike’s botched capital sentencing forces the state to call for a third-party review.

Bored Panda · Oct 5

Tennessee Corrections Chief Frank Strada announces resignation days after Christa Pike’s failed execution

The Tennessee Corrections Chief is resigning.

We Got This Covered · Oct 5

Christa Pike Update: Defence Lawyers Share Chilling Status Following Failed Execution Attempt

Christa Pike remains unconscious and on a ventilator after Tennessee's failed execution attempt as officials investigate what went wrong.

International Business Times UK · Oct 5

Tennessee prison chief Frank Strada resigns after Christa Pike's botched execution

Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada will resign this month following the failed execution of death row inmate Christa Pike, Governor Bill Lee announced Saturday, as the state faces growing calls for answers over the second botched execution attempt in five months.

The Times of India · Oct 4

Christa Pike's failed execution: Is Tennessee's execution system failing? Frank Strada resigns amid Christa Pike’s harrowing execution disaster

Christa Pike's execution attempt on September 30 ended in failure, resulting in her being hospitalized after two doses. Correction Commissioner Frank Strada announced his resignation amid growing concerns about Tennessee's execution procedures. Governor Bill Lee has called for an independent review and paused future executions in the state. Pike, diagnosed…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Tennessee prison chief who oversaw botched Christa Pike execution resigns

The head of Tennessee's prison system has resigned in the first major shake-up since the stunning failed execution of convicted murderer Christa Pike, who is in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, who previously denied Pike clemency, has halted further executions through the rest of…

France 24 · Oct 3

Tennessee’s top prison official resigning after botched execution of Christa Pike

Frank Strada leaving position as state launches independent investigation into what went wrong

The Guardian - US · Oct 3

Tennessee grandmother was arrested at gunpoint while babysitting 4 children. Now she says an AI match led police to the wrong woman

The officers did not independently verify the AI findings.

We Got This Covered · Oct 3

Christa Pike needed competent doctors

Lethal injection is a cruel procedure. If it's going to be done, doctors should be allowed to administer it

Salon · Oct 3

Paranormal Podcast Host Films a UFO With 'Crazy Lights' and Ultimately Concludes 'We're Not Alone'

Tennessee radio host Mickey Utley filmed unexplained lights over Haywood County, but the footage does not confirm whether they were an aircraft, drone, satellite or other phenomenon

International Business Times UK · Oct 3