Tag: Nashville (Tenn)
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Calls Show How Confusion Delayed Emergency Response for Christa Pike
The first 911 call from inside the prison was made at 8:40 p.m. It took about 30 minutes to verify its authenticity.
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A Vague, Redacted Execution Protocol in Tennessee Draws Scrutiny
The differences between the current protocol and the previous one have become a focus in Christa Pike’s failed execution.
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Tennessee Prison Chief Was Hired Despite a Trail of Troubled Executions
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.
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With Christa Pike Unconscious, Another Execution Attempt Is in Doubt
Her condition raises questions about whether Tennessee could attempt to execute her again if she is incapable of understanding what is happening.
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Supreme Court Allows Execution of Christa Pike, Tennessee’s Lone Woman on Death Row
Christa Pike tortured and murdered a classmate in 1995. She had been set to die on Wednesday, the first woman executed in the state in 200 years, until a lower court paused the execution.
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How Do You Open a Dolly Parton Hotel Without Dolly Parton?
The country music star’s last hospitality project is opening in Nashville, dedicated to her career as a songwriter. Will Dolly being there in spirit be enough?
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Dolly Parton’s Estate in Turmoil After Extortion Accusations
Ms. Parton’s manager requested a restraining order against the singer’s nephew and former security provider, accusing him of threats and intimidation.