Woman who survived two doses of lethal injection is released from hospital and returns to prison in the US

Christa Pike, 50, who survived an attempted execution by lethal injection in the US state of Tennessee, was released from hospital this Saturday (10), after more than a week in hospital. The information was released by the Associated Press (AP). According to local broadcaster WBIR, she was taken back to prison.

Pike regained consciousness on October 6 and, two days later, her lawyers reported that she was able to walk with assistance and resume eating. Despite the physical improvement, the defense reported difficulties with memory and concentration. It is not yet known whether she will have permanent consequences.

One of the hypotheses investigated is that the intravenous access was placed incorrectly, causing part of the substance to reach the tissues in the arms, instead of entering the bloodstream. The cause of the failure has not yet been officially determined.