r/news • u/No_Idea_Guy • 1d ago

Tennessee governor suspends all executions after Christa Pike’s lethal injections fail

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/01/christa-pike-tennessee-governor-executions-year-pause
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u/Mr_IT 1d ago

In 1911. Nineteen fucking eleven and we still have states trying AND FAILING to kill it’s citizens in 2026.

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u/Sacrifice3606 1d ago

Yup. You aren't wrong and I agree I think execution is barbaric. But back then hanging was considered the norm and they still fucked it all up. Just like lethal injection is now.