Christa Pike discharged from hospital and returned to prison, her lawyers say
Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: October 10, 2026Country: United States
Crime & Law

US death row inmate Christa Pike has been discharged from hospital after surviving a botched execution attempt at the end of September. She has been returned to prison where she continues to receive medical care. Pike, who survived two lethal injections of pentobarbital, is believed to be the only person to have survived an execution attempt by lethal injection.
Stay informed with NewsBoulevard
Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox