US murderer Christa Pike discharged from hospital 10 days after failed execution

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Pike's lawyers say she is "grateful" to the medical team who cared for her after she survived two lethal injections last month.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:30:21 UTC.

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