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Tennessee Prison Chief Was Hired Despite a Trail of Troubled Executions
3 October 2026 at 01:48

Tennessee Prison Chief Was Hired Despite a Trail of Troubled Executions

3 October 2026 at 01:48

By: Eduardo Medina， Jack Healy and Emily Cochrane

The failed execution of Christa Pike has prompted new scrutiny of Frank Strada, the state’s top prison official, and his past role overseeing executions in Arizona.

Frank Strada speaks at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville after an execution in August.

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With Christa Pike Unconscious, Another Execution Attempt Is in Doubt
2 October 2026 at 22:30

With Christa Pike Unconscious, Another Execution Attempt Is in Doubt

2 October 2026 at 22:30

By: Emily Cochrane

Her condition raises questions about whether Tennessee could attempt to execute her again if she is incapable of understanding what is happening.

Friday’s disclosure was the most detailed information about Christa Pike’s health since she survived two rounds of pentobarbital Wednesday evening.