Christa Pike, who survived an execution attempt, is discharged from hospital, attorney says

BREAKING: Christa Pike discharged from hospital after failed execution, attorney says

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Skip to ContentChrista Pike in court 2001. Knoxville News Sentinel via Reuters ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleOct. 10, 2026, 11:42 AM EDT / Updated Oct. 10, 2026, 11:43 AM EDT / Source: The Associated PressBy The Associated PressNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Christa Pike, who survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her by lethal injection, has been moved back to prison, according to a statement released by her attorneys.

“She is grateful to the first responders and her medical team for their care in these extraordinary circumstances. She is continuing to receive medical care at the prison, and we will continue to track her recovery,” her attorneys said in a statement released Saturday.

The Death Penalty Information Center says Pike is the first person to survive after receiving lethal injection drugs during an execution.

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