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

US death row inmate Christa Pike has been discharged from hospital 10 days after her execution attempt failed, her lawyers said.

Discharge follows botched execution

Pike was taken to hospital after what has been described as a botched execution at the end of last month. Her legal team has now confirmed that she has left the hospital.

The discharge marks the latest development in a case that drew attention because the execution did not proceed as intended. The information released by her lawyers did not provide further details about her condition or the circumstances surrounding the failed execution.

What is known

• Christa Pike is a US death row inmate.
• Her execution attempt failed at the end of last month.
• She was discharged from hospital 10 days later.
• The update was provided by her lawyers.

No further information about Pike’s next legal or medical steps was provided.