By New York Post (U.S.) | Created at 2026-10-10 15:36:42 | Updated at 2026-10-10 16:18:53
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Christa Pike has been released from hospital 10 days after her botched execution, her lawyers revealed.
“Christa Pike was discharged from a local hospital and is now at (Debra) K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center where she has been housed for more than 30 years,” her attorneys said in a statement.
Christa Pike appears remotely from Deborah K. Johnson Rehabilitation for her hearing in Knox County Criminal Court in Knoxville, Tenn., Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect“She is grateful to the first responders and her medical team for their care in these extraordinary circumstances,” they added.
“She is continuing to receive medical care at the prison, and we will continue to track her recovery.”
Here’s the latest on the botched execution of Tennessee murderer Christa Pike:
- Christa Pike suffering ‘cognitive challenges’ and ‘profound psychological trauma’ after botched execution: lawyers
- Christa Pike scores major legal win after botched execution
- Christa Pike’s aunt reveals ‘excited’ reaction to bungled execution after killer was ‘ready to go’
- ‘Polite’ Christa Pike tried to help executioners during bungled lethal injections, lawyer claims
Pike, 50, has been in hospital since she survived two doses of pentobarbital on Sept. 30.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
