Christa Pike, a death row inmate in Tennessee, is recovering after surviving a botched lethal injection attempt about a week ago, according to her attorneys. Multiple outlets report she is now walking with assistance and eating again, after earlier reports that she was able to move and communicate.

The reporting also ties the case to her 1995 conviction for the beating and stabbing death of classmate Colleen Slemmer. Lawyers and outlets describe ongoing health concerns as she recovers, including possible complications such as pneumonia, a blood clot, and potential arm damage, though the extent of any permanent effects is not yet clear. Some coverage characterizes her progress as “remarkable,” while noting she has had periods of mental fogginess. Across sources, the central focus remains her medical status following the failed execution attempt and the updates provided by her legal team.