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Christa Pike's lawyers warned of issues before her botched execution

Convicted murderer Christa Pike was sentenced to death by lethal injection on September 30th, but somehow survived. Her situation has surprised many, but new reporting suggests there were warning signs something could go wrong.

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Christa Pike's lawyers warned of issues before her botched execution