Christa Pike 'angry and confused' after failed execution, lawyers say
Lawyers say the convicted killer was surprised to have survived and remained "shackled" to her hospital bed.
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"She was left 'angry and confused' by the ordeal."
— Randy Spivey , Other
"Up until yesterday our client was unconscious, and unable to communicate."
— Luke Ihnen , Other
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Tennessee Governor who announced plans to rename Nashville airport after Dolly Parton.
Christa Pike is a woman on death row in Tennessee, convicted of murder in 1995.
Luke Ihnen is one of the lawyers for Christa Pike.
Lawyer representing Christa Pike.
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Lawyers say the convicted killer was surprised to have survived and remained "shackled" to her hospital bed.
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