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Failed execution attempts are not uncommon in the U.S.

NPR | By Chiara Eisner
Published October 1, 2026 at 5:33 PM EDT

The failed execution attempt of a woman in Tennessee on Wednesday wasn't the first time this has happened. The state's execution protocols have been under scrutiny for years.

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Chiara Eisner is an investigative correspondent on NPR's National Desk. Her reporting for NPR has led to congressional action and regulatory changes, and has been honored with multiple national awards.
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