Christa Pike’s Attorney Reveals What Happened When Tennessee’s Execution Went Off Script
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Christa Pike’s Attorney Reveals What Happened When Tennessee’s Execution Went Off Script
Christa Pike’s attorney Randy Spivey is revealing new details about what he witnessed during Tennessee’s failed execution attempt—including repeated IV attempts, Pike’s disturbing breathing, and the moment he says they realized they were essentially “outside of the protocol.”
Spivey also says it took him approximately seven minutes and six locked doors to reach a phone to contact outside counsel after the execution went wrong. And in a significant new health update, he says that as far as he knew Friday, Pike had not regained consciousness.
We break down Spivey’s account, what it tells us about Tennessee’s execution protocol, the growing questions surrounding the medical response, and why even Pike’s attorney says TDOC may have followed its own rules—which raises an even bigger question: Was the protocol itself the problem?
And throughout it all, we keep Colleen Slemmer and her family at the center of the story.
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Christa AND her doctors forwarned she has very difficult veins to try and tap. Their warnings were ignored. Christa kept telling them how to get to her veins, telling them to move up to her shoulder. A medical reality was ignored and incompetent medical staff can't hear/deaf.
Christa’s attorneys predicted this would happen. Sure, the court can’t just take their word for it but something needs to be done so botched executions won’t happen again. By no means do I think she should have the sentence commuted but who benefits from this? Not the victim’s family. What a sorry excuse the State of Tennessee is right now. The world is watching their F’up.
Christa Pike’s Attorney Reveals What Happened When Tennessee’s Execution Went Off Script
Tier Talk / From Prison to True Crime
8,250 views
Christa Pike’s Attorney Reveals What Happened When Tennessee’s Execution Went Off Script
Christa Pike’s attorney Randy Spivey is revealing new details about what he witnessed during Tennessee’s failed execution attempt—including repeated IV attempts, Pike’s disturbing breathing, and the moment he says they realized they were essentially “outside of the protocol.”
Spivey also says it took him approximately seven minutes and six locked doors to reach a phone to contact outside counsel after the execution went wrong. And in a significant new health update, he says that as far as he knew Friday, Pike had not regained consciousness.
We break down Spivey’s account, what it tells us about Tennessee’s execution protocol, the growing questions surrounding the medical response, and why even Pike’s attorney says TDOC may have followed its own rules—which raises an even bigger question: Was the protocol itself the problem?
And throughout it all, we keep Colleen Slemmer and her family at the center of the story.
Tier Talk Merchandise is officially available! 🎙️🔥
Shop the latest Tier Talk shirts, hoodies, hats, beanies, mugs, tumblers, blankets and more featuring our From Prison to True Crime designs.
Support the channel, represent the Tier Talk community, and help us keep bringing real stories, tough questions, accountability, and real conversation.
Shop here:
https://tiertalk-shop.fourthwall.com
Support Tier Talk on Buy Me a Coffee 🔎
At Tier Talk, we dive headfirst into the world of true crime—breaking down high-profile cases, exposing overlooked details, and giving a voice to the victims who deserve to be heard. Our mission is to go beyond headlines, to spark meaningful conversations, and to highlight areas where we as a society can create real impact.
But our roots run deep in corrections. With years of experience behind the walls, we bring a unique insider perspective on justice, safety, and what happens after the crime—bridging the gap between the courts, the prisons, and the public.
If you believe in this work and want to help us keep pushing forward, you can support Tier Talk here:
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Every coffee fuels research, production, and the fight to make sure these stories matter. Thank you for standing with us.