Witness describes Christa Pike failed execution in Tennessee
Catherine Sweeney witnessed a failed execution attempt of Christa Pike at a Tennessee prison on September 30.
Sweeney heard breathing sounds
Catherine Sweeney sat in the witness room during the procedure. She reported hearing the victim's breathing clearly throughout the event. The execution team proceeded with lethal injection despite the signs of life.
Previous attempt also failed
Officials had tried to execute Pike earlier this year in May. That previous effort did not result in death either. Sweeney noted that staff members were present for both occasions.
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