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Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion after failed execution, 911 calls reveal

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PBS News
“Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion after failed execution, 911 calls reveal”

The recordings show that precious minutes elapsed as officials and responders tried to figure out whether a request for emergency help in the execution chamber was legitimate.

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The New York Times – U.S.
“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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