Emergency response delayed due to confusion during Christa Pike's failed execution in the U.S.
Christa Pike survived a failed execution attempt in Tennessee on September 30. Prison staff and first responders were confused about her condition, delaying emergency help. A 911 call was made at 8:40 p.m. and confirmed at 9:11 p.m. by officials.
- Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion between first responders and prison officials.
- Christa Pike survived Tennessee's attempt to execute her by lethal injection.
- Pike survived two injections of pentobarbital.
- Prison officials affirmed the 911 call for help was legitimate at 9:11 p.m.
- The first 911 call came in at 8:40 p.m. local time on September 30.
- Pike's attorney, Kelly Gleason, called 911 to report her client was alive and needed immediate medical help.
- The Governor's office appointed former federal prosecutor Ed Stanton for an independent investigation.
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