A Texas death row inmate has been put to death by lethal injection - despite objections following Christa Pike's botched execution last week.
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09.10.2026
'Absolute torture': Female US inmate in critical condition after botched execution
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09.10.2026
Texas execution first in US since Christa Pike survived botched lethal injection
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08.10.2026
Texas carries out first US execution since Christa Pike's botched lethal injections
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08.10.2026
Texas set to carry out first US execution since botched lethal injection of Christa Pike
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