Tennessee could consider firing squad following botched Christa Pike execution; Advocates warn against method

Tennessee Republicans want electrocution or firing squads to replace lethal injection

Tennessee Republican lawmakers are ready to change the state’s death penalty laws in the wake of two botched executions by lethal injection, including a renewed look at electrocution and firing squads. Republican Rep. Jody Barrett of Dickson confirmed this week he is considering sponsoring legislation in 2027 to make firing squads a method for putting […]

Tennessee lawmakers consider firing squads, other execution method

Republican state leaders are reviewing the state's capital punishment protocols to identify methods that are more reliable and humane.

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Tennessee could consider firing squad following botched Christa Pike execution; Advocates warn against method

Tennessee lawmakers are considering whether to replace lethal injection with other execution methods after the state's recent botched executions of death row inmates Tony Carruthers and Christa Pike.