# Christa Pike Survives Execution Attempt

> Christa Pike, 50, survived lethal injection after botched execution attempt in Tennessee.
- Title: Christa Pike Survives Execution Attempt · LADbible | Shortify
- Summary: Christa Pike, 50, survived lethal injection after botched execution attempt in Tennessee. Christa Pike survived an execution attempt in Tennessee after being…
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- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/news/us-news/christa-pike-conscious-speaking-after-execution-attempt-056723-20261006
- Published: 2026-10-07T06:51:44.031+00:00
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- Topics: christa pike, tennessee, death penalty, pentobarbital, lethal injection, colleen slemmer, tadaryl shipp, seahawks, nfl, entertainment, culture, news
## Christa Pike Survives Execution Attempt
Christa Pike survived a botched execution attempt in Tennessee after receiving two doses of pentobarbital.
## Pike Conscious and Speaking
Her lawyers confirmed Christa Pike is conscious, speaking, and receiving critical medical care despite severe arm injuries.
## Execution Attempt Details
Pike, 50, was set to become the first woman executed in Tennessee in 200 years for the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer.
## Pike's Statement During Attempt
Pike said, 'My arm feels like it’s about to burst open' and asked, 'Does this happen like that?' during the execution attempt.

> My arm feels like it’s about to burst open
## Tennessee Department of Correction Statement
Tennessee officials stated they followed the state’s execution protocol and transported Pike to an off-site medical facility.
## Rescheduling Execution
Pike's lawyers and Tennessee officials are unsure if her execution will be rescheduled after the botched attempt.
## Tennessee Halts Executions
Tennessee halted all executions until an investigation into the botched execution is completed.
## Key takeaway

Christa Pike survived an execution attempt in Tennessee after being given a lethal injection, with her lawyers stating she is conscious and speaking despite severe injuries.