Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementWorldCrimeHer lawyer called the process cruel and said he was “haunted” by watching and hearing his client talking, singing and then snoring loudly during her more than 90 minutes in the death chamber.Updated October 2, 2026 — 11:00am,first published 10:49amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:27'Haven't seen anything like it,' witness says on Pike's failed executionVideo icon0:46Aussie gun takes next step towards NBAVideo icon0:39Students in France set trash bins ablaze during protest over school fundingVideo icon2:05Cook, Leary uncover fourth Brisbane 2032 elementAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Christa Pike in a critical condition in hospital after botched execution
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