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Calls Show How Confusion Delayed Emergency Response for Christa Pike

The first 911 call from inside the prison was made at 8:40 p.m. It took about 30 minutes to verify its authenticity.

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The New York Times· Oct 13, 10:03 AMCalls Show How Confusion Delayed Emergency Response for Christa Pike

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