Death row inmate survives two doses in failed lethal injection

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Oct, 05:07 · Archive

A Tennessee death row inmate survived two doses of pentobarbital during a lethal injection.

A death row inmate in Tennessee survived two doses of pentobarbital during a lethal injection. According to court documents, the inmate reported that their arm felt as though it would 'burst open' during the procedure.

The execution drug pentobarbital is described as a caustic, highly alkaline chemical that burns human flesh, tissue and veins on contact, comparable to household chemicals such as bleach or drain cleaner. Experts cited in court filings suggest that the pentobarbital may not have reached fatal concentrations in the inmate's body, which could explain the survival of the execution attempt.

How it is being reported

• Christa Pike thought her arm would ‘burst open’ during botched Tennessee execution: court docsNew York Post · 3 Oct, 04:48
• What to know about pentobarbital after death row inmate survives 2 lethal injection dosesFox News · 1 Oct, 18:48

In this story: Christa Gail Pike · Tennessee

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