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Christa Pike released from hospital
Christa Pike, 50, recovering in prison after surviving lethal injection attempt.
In brief
Christa Pike, 50, recovering in prison after surviving lethal injection attempt. Christa Pike survived a lethal injection attempt and is now recovering in prison with medical care. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Christa Pike released from hospital
Christa Pike has been discharged from a hospital and returned to the Tennessee prison where she has been housed for more than 30 years.
Recovering in prison after medical incident
Pike, 50, survived two doses of pentobarbital as the state sought to give her a lethal injection eight days ago for the 1995 beating and stabbing death of classmate Colleen Slemmer.
Medical progress in prison
Her first steps on Wednesday were limited, and she required assistance walking on Thursday, regaining mobility in her arms and eating for the first time.
What matters most
Christa Pike survived a lethal injection attempt and is now recovering in prison with medical care.
