Christa Pike Update: Walking After Failed Tennessee Execution, Lawyer Says
Christa Pike survived two lethal injections in Tennessee and is now walking in hospital, her lawyer told the BBC. Court orders evidence preserved.
Latest condition
Lawyer Stephen Ferrell told BBC Radio 4 that Pike is up and walking but mentally foggy, with swollen arms, after the botched execution on September 30.
Unprecedented case
Experts say Pike, 50, is believed to be the only person to survive a lethal-injection execution attempt. She was sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer.
Legal next steps
A court ordered state officials to preserve all evidence about the failed execution, which could support a future lawsuit, the BBC reported.
Frequently asked questions
When was the execution attempted?
On September 30, 2026, in Tennessee.
Will Tennessee try again?
No decision has been reported.
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