Event Brief
Execution of Gary Sutton Halted for the Year
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Oct 01, 2026 at 7:20 PM ET
UPDATED Oct 02, 2026 at 11:20 AM ET
Summary: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee halted all executions for the year, stopping the planned Dec. 3 execution of death row inmate Gary Sutton. Sutton was sentenced for the 1992 murders of Tommy Griffin and Connie Branam; his attorney released a statement following the failed execution of Christa Pike.
WHO: Gary Sutton; his attorney; Gov. Bill Lee; Christa Pike; Tommy Griffin; Connie Branam
WHAT: Sutton's scheduled execution was halted after the governor stopped all executions for the year, and Sutton's attorney released a statement following Christa Pike's failed execution.
WHEN: Dec 3, 2026
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: Gov. Lee halted all executions for the year.
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