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Christa Pike back in prison — sudden discharge from hospital and questions about another execution Oct 12, 2026

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Christa Pike is out of the hospital and back in prison in Tennessee, according to her attorneys. The state attempted to execute Pike, but she survived. The question now — what will happen next? Columbia professor Bernard Harcourt represented a man in a similar situation. Doyle Lee Hamm had a botched execution in Alabama, and Harcourt was able to negotiate a deal with the state to stop a second execution. In this episode, Brian talked with Bernard about the similarities between the cases and what could happen next for Christa. Also, a supporter of victim Colleen Slemmer’s family speaks out about why she believes another execution should move forward.

Is Caleb Flynn a psychopath? Why he still denies killing his wife Oct 11, 2026

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Caleb Flynn was convicted of murdering his wife Ashley just feet away from their sleeping daughters. At his sentencing, he cried and claimed he was innocent, despite his family begging him to tell the truth. Is he the ultimate narcissist or a psychopath? And what will his future hold? Brian talks to body language expert Dr. Lillian Glass in this episode of Brian Entin Investigates.

Why won’t investigators give back Kaylee Goncalves’ phone? Ongoing Bryan Kohberger investigation? Oct 09, 2026

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Kaylee Goncalves’ family says law enforcement refuses to give them her cell phone, despite investigators giving back the other victims’ phones. Kaylee’s father Steve Goncalves says investigators have been unsuccessful getting into the phone — and even now — are trying to access it. With the investigation technically over, why is this still important? And why won’t police return the phone? Brian investigates in this episode — and also discusses other developments in the Kohberger case including his fight to change his guilty plea.

Christa Pike up and walking — will she sue after the botched execution? Oct 08, 2026

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Christa Pike is reportedly up and walking inside her hospital room after a botched execution in the state of Tennessee. Pike was convicted of killing Colleen Slemmer and sentenced to death. But after two lethal doses of pentobarbital, she survived and has come off a ventilator. In this episode of Brian Entin Investigates, Brian talks to an anesthesiologist hired by the defense who reviewed all of Pike’s medical records and said she was not a candidate for lethal injection because of her health conditions. Also, Brian talks with attorney Mark Geragos about the potential that Pike could sue the state of Tennessee.

‘Where am I?’ Christa Pike speaks from hospital bed — ‘angry’ and ‘confused’ after botched execution Oct 08, 2026

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Christa Pike asked “where am I” and “who are you” when she woke up in the hospital, according to her attorneys. The state of Tennessee attempted to execute Pike, but she survived, and is now alert and talking. In this episode of Brian Entin Investigates, Brian is in Nashville for an emergency hearing involving the case. There are questions about whether she should be handcuffed in the hospital bed — and what will happen next involving her execution. Also, supporters of the murder victim’s family speak out about why they still want Pike to be put to death.

Christa Pike is awake, speaking, shackled to hospital bed — will they try another execution? Oct 07, 2026

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Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is awake and speaking after a botched execution. Her attorneys say she has regained consciousness as she continues to receive treatment at a Nashville hospital. In this episode, Brian is on his way to Nashville for an emergency hearing on the case. Will the state try to execute her again?

Christa Pike still unconscious after botched execution, prison chief has history of problems Oct 05, 2026

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Christa Pike’s attorney says she remains unconscious and on a ventilator after a botched execution in Tennessee. She has armed guards outside her room — and her prognosis is unclear. In this episode of Brian Entin Investigates, Brian talks with a veterinarian with extensive experience with pentobarbital about what may have gone wrong — and how the protocol on pets is actually much more humane than what is done with humans during executions. Also, Brian discusses the firing squad with Randy Gardner. Randy’s brother Ronnie Gardner was executed by firing squad.

Will Caleb Flynn’s mistress be charged? The possibility Alleigha Botner could be in legal trouble Oct 04, 2026

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Former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn was convicted of killing his wife — and there are new questions emerging about whether his mistress Alleigha Botner could face criminal charges. Botner allegedly deleted text messages, lied to the FBI, and said she wanted Ashley Flynn dead. Did her behavior rise to the level of criminal charges? Brian discusses with attorney and criminologist Dr. Casey Jordan in this episode of Brian Entin Investigates.

Christa Pike on ventilator, arms injured after botched execution — chief calls her “pure evil” Oct 02, 2026

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Christa Pike’s attorneys say she is critically ill, unconscious, intubated and receiving breathing assistance through a ventilator after a botched execution inside a Tennessee prison. In this episode of Brian Entin Investigates, Brian goes over the latest on her condition. And the police chief who investigated her case explains why he believes she is “pure evil.” Also, one of the nation’s leading death penalty experts explains what could happen next to Pike.

Botched execution — Christa Pike could fully recover, expert says — what happens next? Oct 01, 2026

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Attorneys for Christa Pike confirmed she is alive and in critical condition after she survived an attempted execution by lethal injection and was taken to the hospital in Tennessee. Her lawyers said they have not had direct contact with Pike since the attempt. What happens next? In this episode of Brian Entin Investigates, Brian talks with an ER doctor about the drug used and why the doctor believes Pike could fully recover. Also, a law professor weighs in on what will happen next legally. And should lethal injection end in America? That question is coming into focus as the firing squad is discussed as a more humane form of execution.

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