Execution of Christa Pike in disarray after two lethal injections fail

The scheduled execution of convicted murderer Christa Pike descended into disarray this week after two doses of lethal injection drugs failed to kill her, according to Al Jazeera.

Pike's case had already drawn significant attention as one of only a handful involving a woman on death row in the United States. The failure of the procedure has further complicated a case that had been closely watched by legal observers and death penalty opponents alike.

Details on what happens next in the case, including whether officials will attempt the execution again or pursue another course of action, have not yet been confirmed.