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One of Pike's attorneys also called 911 to report that Pike is "still alive and breathing, and needs immediate life-saving care," according to audio of the call.
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Botched execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee
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911 recordings reveal confusion after Christa Pike's botched execution
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Newly released 911 calls capture confusion after Christa Pike's botched execution
One of Pike's attorneys also called 911 to report that Pike is "still alive and breathing, and needs immediate life-saving care," according to audio of the call.
