Christa Pike's scheduled execution, aborted after failed attempt to deliver fatal drugs.  Tennessee administered two doses of pentobarbital, but she did not die. Witnesses reported that she continued breathing and making snoring-like sounds long after the drugs were administered. She was eventually taken by ambulance to a hospital.  

After being unconscious, and on a ventilator,  Pike has regain consciousness and is speaking.   The state's remaining execution for 2026 and has been halted. 

 

Joining Nancy Grace today:
Randolph Rice  -  Former Prosecutor and Current Criminal Defense & Civil Attorney at Rice Law, website: ricelawmd.com, IG, FB, X: @ricelawmd
Phil Keith - Former Chief of Police for Knoxville Police Dept.    
Dr. Janie Lacy - Licensed Psychotherapist and CEO of Life Counseling Solutions, Author of "How To Heal From A Toxic Relationship: A Guide To Reclaiming Your Mental Health and Happiness", Host of "Let's Talk About It with Janie Lacy” Podcast on YouTube, janielacy.com, Instagram & Facebook: @JanieLacy  
Joseph Scott Morgan  - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic  
John North - Senior Investigative Journalist at W-B-I-R in Knoxville, Tenn.  Witnessed the botched execution.   
Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

Christa Pike's scheduled execution, aborted after failed attempt to deliver fatal drugs.&nbsp; Tennessee administered two doses of pentobarbital, but she did not die. Witnesses reported that she continued breathing and making snoring-like sounds long after the drugs were administered. She was eventually taken by ambulance to a hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;
After being unconscious, and on a ventilator,&nbsp; Pike has regain consciousness and is speaking.&nbsp; &nbsp;The state's remaining execution for 2026 and has been halted.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Joining Nancy Grace today:
<ul>
<li>Randolph Rice&nbsp; -&nbsp; Former Prosecutor and Current Criminal Defense &amp; Civil Attorney at Rice Law, website: ricelawmd.com, IG, FB, X: @ricelawmd</li>
<li>Phil Keith - Former Chief of Police for Knoxville Police Dept.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dr. Janie Lacy - Licensed Psychotherapist and CEO of Life Counseling Solutions, Author of "How To Heal From A Toxic Relationship: A Guide To Reclaiming Your Mental Health and Happiness", Host of "Let's Talk About It with Janie Lacy&rdquo; Podcast on YouTube, janielacy.com, Instagram &amp; Facebook: @JanieLacy&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Joseph Scott Morgan&nbsp; - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>John North - Senior Investigative Journalist at W-B-I-R in Knoxville, Tenn.&nbsp; Witnessed the botched execution.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
<li>Dave Mack&nbsp; - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'</li>
</ul>

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Christa Pike Awake, Speaking After Botched Execution, Shackled to Bed

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Caleb Flynn, an American Idol speaks in court, saying  he has lied about many this, but proclaims he did not kill his wife.  He was arrested, tried, and convicted for allegedly murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn. Prosecutors say he fatally shot her in their home, then staged the scene to look like a home invasion. His two children were home at the time. 

Ashley Flynn, 37, was shot twice in the head.   Caleb called 911 claiming an intruder had broken in. He told police the console of his truck was open and the gun kept there was missing.  Prosecutors detailed an affair Caleb had be in for the last 18 months. He met Alleigha Botner when she was an intern at  Caleb's church. Prosecutors presented over 100,000 text messages between Caleb and his mistress, which included hatred toward Ashley and wishes for her death.     

Joining Nancy Grace today: 
Randy Kessler  - Trial Lawyer, Emory Law School Professor, Past Chair ABA Family Law Section, Author: "Divorce, Protect Yourself, Your Kids and Your Future", www.KSFamilyLaw.com, Instagram: @rkessler23, Twitter: @GADivorce
Dr. Bethany Marshall  - Psychoanalyst, featured on the hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo,  Host: "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall," Website: drbethanymarshall.com, Instagram FB & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLive 
Tom Green - Former Chief Deputy Washoe County Sheriff’s Office,  Homicide Detective & Cold Case Squad Burglary/Fraud Detective, high tech surveillance & covert surveillance,   Private Investigator, Owner Nevada Investigative Services LLC 
Dr. Kendall Crowns -  Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University) 
Shannon Hill  -  Host, Shannon Hill News on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube 
Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

Caleb Flynn, an American Idol speaks in court, saying&nbsp; he has lied about many this, but proclaims he did not kill his wife.&nbsp; He was arrested, tried, and convicted for allegedly murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn. Prosecutors say he fatally shot her in their home, then staged the scene to look like a home invasion. His two children were home at the time.&nbsp;
Ashley Flynn, 37, was shot twice in the head.&nbsp; &nbsp;Caleb called 911 claiming an intruder had broken in. He told police the console of his truck was open and the gun kept there was missing.&nbsp; Prosecutors detailed an affair Caleb had be in for the last 18 months. He met Alleigha Botner when she was an intern at&nbsp; Caleb's church. Prosecutors presented over 100,000 text messages between Caleb and his mistress, which included hatred toward Ashley and wishes for her death.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Joining Nancy Grace today:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Randy Kessler&nbsp; - Trial Lawyer, Emory Law School Professor, Past Chair ABA Family Law Section, Author: "Divorce, Protect Yourself, Your Kids and Your Future", <a href="http://www.ksfamilylaw.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">www.KSFamilyLaw.com</a>, Instagram: @rkessler23, Twitter: @GADivorce</li>
<li>Dr. Bethany Marshall&nbsp; - Psychoanalyst, featured on the hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo,&nbsp; Host: "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall," Website: drbethanymarshall.com, Instagram FB &amp; TikTok: drbethanymarshall, <a href="mailto:Twitter:@DrBethanyLive">Twitter:@DrBethanyLive</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Tom Green - Former Chief Deputy Washoe County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office,&nbsp; Homicide Detective &amp; Cold Case Squad Burglary/Fraud Detective, high tech surveillance &amp; covert surveillance,&nbsp; &nbsp;Private Investigator, Owner Nevada Investigative Services LLC&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dr. Kendall Crowns -&nbsp; Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue&rdquo;, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Shannon Hill&nbsp; -&nbsp; Host, Shannon Hill News on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dave Mack&nbsp; - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'</li>
</ul>

American Idol Caleb Flynn Recants: I Did Not Kill My Wife! Grounds for New Trial?

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A brutal murder in Kentucky leads to a multi-state manhunt ending in the arrest of a suspect in Tennessee. In Baltimore, tragedy strikes a youth football game when a 12-year-old girl is killed in a shooting triggered by a dispute over a parking spot. Meanwhile, an Atlanta robbery suspect leads authorities on a chase in a stolen police cruiser before crashing into a tanker truck on the interstate. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

A brutal murder in Kentucky leads to a multi-state manhunt ending in the arrest of a suspect in Tennessee. In Baltimore, tragedy strikes a youth football game when a 12-year-old girl is killed in a shooting triggered by a dispute over a parking spot. Meanwhile, an Atlanta robbery suspect leads authorities on a chase in a stolen police cruiser before crashing into a tanker truck on the interstate. Sydney Silvagni reports.&nbsp;

Horrific Kentucky Homicide Leads to Multi-State Hunt for Suspect  | Crime Alert 10.07.26

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Christa Pike's scheduled execution, aborted after failed attempt to deliver fatal drugs.  Tennessee administered two doses of pentobarbital, but she did not die. Witnesses reported that she continued breathing and making snoring-like sounds long after the drugs were administered. She was eventually taken by ambulance to a hospital.  

Subsequently reports says she is unconscious, on a ventilator, and in critical condition, with injuries to her arms associated with the attempted execution.  The state's remaining execution for 2026 and has been halted. 

 Joining Nancy Grace today:  
Kennedy - Columinst "Daily Mail, " FOX News contributor and host of "Kennedy Saves the World"  
Phil Keith - Former Chief of Police for Knoxville Police Dept
Eric Faddis -  Founder of The Law Offices of Eric Faddis,  former felony prosecutor and current criminal defense and civil litigation attorney; website: EricFaddisLaw.com 
Dr. Janie Lacy -  Licensed Psychotherapist and CEO of Life Counseling Solutions, Author of "How To Heal From A Toxic Relationship: A Guide To Reclaiming Your Mental Health and Happiness", Host of "Let's Talk About It with Janie Lacy” Podcast on YouTube, janielacy.com, Instagram & Facebook: @JanieLacy 
Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic
Tori Gessner -  Reporter WKRN, Witnessed Botched Execution of Christa Pike
Dave Mack - Crime Stories investigative reporter

Christa Pike's scheduled execution, aborted after failed attempt to deliver fatal drugs.&nbsp; Tennessee administered two doses of pentobarbital, but she did not die. Witnesses reported that she continued breathing and making snoring-like sounds long after the drugs were administered. She was eventually taken by ambulance to a hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Subsequently reports says she is unconscious, on a ventilator, and in critical condition, with injuries to her arms associated with the attempted execution.&nbsp; The state's remaining execution for 2026 and has been halted.&nbsp;
&nbsp;Joining Nancy Grace today:&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Kennedy - Columinst "Daily Mail, "&nbsp;FOX News contributor and host of "Kennedy Saves the World"&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Phil Keith - Former Chief of Police for Knoxville Police Dept</li>
<li>Eric Faddis -&nbsp; Founder of The Law Offices of Eric Faddis,&nbsp; former felony prosecutor and current criminal defense and civil litigation attorney; website: EricFaddisLaw.com&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dr. Janie Lacy -&nbsp; Licensed Psychotherapist and CEO of Life Counseling Solutions, Author of "How To Heal From A Toxic Relationship: A Guide To Reclaiming Your Mental Health and Happiness", Host of "Let's Talk About It with Janie Lacy&rdquo; Podcast on YouTube, janielacy.com, Instagram &amp; Facebook: @JanieLacy&nbsp;</li>
<li>Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic</li>
<li>Tori Gessner -&nbsp; Reporter WKRN, Witnessed Botched Execution of Christa Pike</li>
<li>Dave Mack - Crime Stories investigative reporter</li>
</ul>

Christa Pike Survives Execution, Murdered Girl "Erased From Narrative"

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Christa Pike Awake, Speaking After Botched Execution, Shackled to Bed

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