When the State of Tennessee attempted to execute Christa Pike, the lethal injection failed, leaving her breathing and exposing deep flaws in the capital punishment process. This in-depth investigation explores the decades-long legal battle, the botched execution attempt, and the medical warnings that were ignored. Decades after the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer at a Job Corps center in Knoxville, Tennessee, Christa Pike's death sentence faced an unprecedented breakdown. Months prior, Pike's legal team filed motions warning the Chancery Court of Tennessee that her severe blood disorder and difficult vein access would make a standard lethal injection nearly impossible. Despite these warnings, the state proceeded on September 30th, resulting in an agonizing and failed execution that lasted over an hour with multiple failed needle insertions. As reporters listened to Pike breathing and speaking about a burning sensation in her arm, questions immediately arose regarding the potency, storage, and chain of custody of the pentobarbital used. With compounding pharmacies operating outside strict federal regulations, the incident prompted Governor Bill Lee to halt executions and order a third-party review. This case highlights critical concerns surrounding lethal injection protocols, state execution accountability, and the medical complexities of capital punishment. Police Bodycam investigates cold cases, unsolved mysteries, and cases that took years to resolve, diving deep into the official records, legal battles, and evidentiary breakthroughs that refuse to stay buried. Subscribe to follow our ongoing coverage of justice, criminal investigations, and accountability. This video is intended for educational and informational purposes only. All information presented is based on publicly available records, court documents, news reports, and independent research. No accusations are made against any individual. All persons referenced are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. If you have information relevant to this case please contact your local law enforcement agency or the relevant investigative authority directly. HASHTAGS #ChristaPike #ColleenSlemmer #KnoxvilleTennessee #TennesseeExecutions #DeathPenaltyCase #ColdCaseFiles #UnsolvedMysteries #DecadesLater #TrueCrimeCommunity #CriminalInvestigation #JusticeSeekers #CapitalPunishment #LegalHistory #TrueCrimeDocumentary #InvestigativeReport