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Christa Pike's Failed Execution
Christa Pike, who survived a botched execution, remains angry and confused after waking in hospital.
In brief
Christa Pike, who survived a botched execution, remains angry and confused after waking in hospital. Christa Pike survived a failed execution attempt and is now in hospital, unable to move her arms. Originally reported by Dw.
Failed Execution Attempt
A US judge ordered Tennessee to preserve all evidence from Christa Pike's failed execution attempt.
Pike's Current State
Pike, 50, is angry and confused about everything and cannot move either arm after the failed execution.
“She is angry and confused about everything right now”
Physical Damage
Pike's arms are swollen and burned from the injection, with no known function to regain.
Legal Demands
Pike's lawyers want Tennessee Governor Bill Lee to commute her sentence to life in prison and never reattempt execution.
Failed Execution Cause
Experts believe the failed execution was due to IV line issues causing the injection to pool in tissue.
Recovery Uncertain
It is unclear how long Pike's recovery will take or if another execution attempt will happen.
What to remember
Christa Pike survived a failed execution attempt and is now in hospital, unable to move her arms.
