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The doctor in a botched lethal injection says he will now oversee the execution of the only woman on TN’s death row. Here’s what we know

Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Caleb Wethington, as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · August 14, 2026 · 1 min read

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A local execution is scheduled for September 30. Christa Pike is the individual set to be executed. A physician has been assigned to oversee the process.

This doctor was previously involved in a different execution attempt that was not successful. Further information about the situation and the state's protocol for executions is available from local news sources, including details about a recent hearing and previous executions.

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Category: local · Published: August 14, 2026 · Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Reading time: 1 min

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The doctor in a botched lethal injection says he will now oversee the execution of the only woman on TN’s death row. Here’s what we know

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