Tennessee

A picture taken on December 4, 2007 shows death row inmate Christa Pike entering a Knox County Criminal Court in Knoxville, Tennessee, US., obtained by Reuters on September 30, 2026.

‘LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY’

Attorneys Reveal Woman’s First Words After Failed Execution

Christa Pike is the first known prisoner to survive a lethal injection.

Evgenia Anastasakos

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media on the South Lawn of the White House on September 26, 2026, in Washington, DC.

Death Row Woman’s Lawyers Give Sad Update as Trump Weighs In

Trump appears to criticize Tennessee officials while Christa Pike is in the hospital on a ventilator.

Reagin von Lehe

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) attends a press conference in favor of the proposed "SAVE America Act", which would require proof of U.S. citizenship in registering to vote and a photo ID for casting ballots, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 18, 2026.

Bloodthirsty MAGA Senator Calls for Electric Chair’s Return

Marsha Blackburn is charged up after Christa Pike’s failed execution.

Cameron Adams

GOP Rep. Nancy Mace, pictured March 3, lost her primary for governor on Tuesday, placing 5th.

THAT'S... WEIRD

MAGA Rep Ripped for Mocking Inmate in Botched Execution

Nancy Mace has rushed to defend the posts, telling her critics they are only boosting attention on her.

Josh Fiallo

Bill Lee

MAGA Governor Finally Calls Off Botched Female Execution

The politician, already feeling heat for a previous failed execution, has now paused state killings for the rest of 2026.

Josh Fiallo

A picture taken on December 4, 2007 shows death row inmate Christa Pike entering a Knox County Criminal Court in Knoxville, Tennessee, US., obtained by Reuters on September 30, 2026.

ONE HOUR FROM DEATH

Court Halts Tennessee Woman’s Execution at 11th Hour

Christa Pike was set to be the first woman executed in Tennessee in more than 200 years.

Evgenia Anastasakos