Christa Pike out of hospital and back in prison after botched execution attempt
Pike, 50, returned to the Deborah K Johnson rehabilitation center, where she has been imprisoned for the last three decades, her attorneys, Stephen Ferrell…
The Guardian reports: Pike, 50, returned to the Deborah K Johnson rehabilitation center, where she has been imprisoned for the last three decades, her attorneys, Stephen Ferrell, Luke Ihnen, Randy Spivey and Kelly Gleason, said in a statement.
The story is also being covered by France 24. France 24 adds: Christa Pike's lawyers on Saturday said that the 50-year-old convicted murderer has been discharged from the hospital and returned to prison.
This health story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Christa Pike, Tennessee and Deborah K Johnson.
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- Christa Pike, Tennessee, Deborah K Johnson, Stephen Ferrell
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- The GuardianChrista Pike out of hospital and back in prison after botched execution attempt
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