On the record · Updated October 19, 2026
anaesthesiologist advising Pike's defence team
2 things Dr Joel Zivot said, verbatim, from October 1, 2026 to October 7, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the story each one belongs to.
More on the record
As printed
“"Most people who get lethal injection die from it," he told the BBC. "In fact, pretty well everyone, except Christa.”
on how rare it is for someone to survive a lethal injection
BBC News US death row inmate Christa Pike awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say ›
As printed
“It's very possible that as a consequence of the delay of the beginning of resuscitation she will have a brain injury,”
on the delayed resuscitation of Pike after a failed execution by lethal injection
BBC News US death row inmate survives execution attempt after two lethal injections ›
People, on the record
The daily brief connects each person’s exact words to the question they addressed and the people who answered. Free.
Arrives around 6am ET. Free, and it stays that way.
Cancel anytime. Nothing on the site goes behind a paywall.
One payment through Stripe. No account needed.
