Christa Pike, who survived a botched execution, has regained consciousness
Christa Pike, who survived an execution attempt at a Tennessee prison last week, has regained consciousness and begun talking, her lawyer says. She had earlier been believed to be brain dead.
Christa Pike, who survived a botched execution at a Tennessee prison last week, has regained consciousness, according to her lawyer, Randy Spivey.
During the execution, Pike was given two supposedly lethal doses of pentobarbital but survived. She was later believed to be brain dead, and her life support was expected to be withdrawn.
An unexpected awakening
Spivey said that on Tuesday Pike unexpectedly woke up and began talking. Her first reported words were: "Where am I and who are you?"
The lawyer said Pike now understands that the state tried to execute her. However, it is still unclear how much she remembers of what happened.
A long recovery ahead
Spivey added that Pike faces a long road to recovery. No further details about her medical condition or what happens next were provided in the report.
Euronews updated its story on 8 October. The publication also includes a video with additional coverage of the case.
