Christa Pike suffering ‘cognitive challenges’ and ‘profound psychological trauma’ after botched execution: lawyers

Lawyers looking to block Texas man’s execution following Christa Pike’s botched execution

Lawyers for a Texas death row inmate are looking to block his execution following the botched lethal injection attempts against Christa Pike in Tennessee. Jamaal Howard is scheduled for execution by lethal injection on Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. EDT, marking the first time an inmate has been put to death since Pike — who…

Oct 7, 2026

Christa Pike discharged from hospital after botched execution: lawyers

Christa Pike has been discharged from hospital over a week after her botched execution, her lawyers revealed.

Oct 10, 2026

Christa Pike suffering ‘cognitive challenges’ and ‘profound psychological trauma’ after botched execution: lawyers

Christa Pike is suffering "cognitive challenges" and "profound psychological trauma" after her bungled execution, her lawyers revealed.

Oct 9, 2026