Watch: The many questions raised by the failed execution of Christa Pike
Her legal team filed an emergency motion to halt the convicted murderer's execution as it was happening.
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"Ms Pike has lost consciousness and still has a heartbeat and is audibly snoring."
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Her legal team filed an emergency motion to halt the convicted murderer's execution as it was happening.
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