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Christa Pike Survives Tennessee Execution Attempt
Christa Pike survived two pentobarbital doses Sept. 30, 2026, still conscious and snoring; attorneys said vein and drug concerns "proved to be true" as Gov. Lee halted 2026 executions.
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About (RS)-pentobarbital
Pentobarbital is a short-acting barbiturate typically used as a sedative, a preanesthetic, and to control convulsions in emergencies. It can also be used for short-term treatment of insomnia but has been largely replaced by the benzodiazepine family of drugs.
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