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Christa Pike remains in critical condition, two days ‌after Tennessee failed to execute her. (AP PHOTO)
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‘Remains to be seen’: Grim update after botched execution

Christa Pike’s future is unknown as she remains unconscious in a critical condition following a lethal injection that failed to end her life.

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