By Islam El-Sakka
Christa Pike, a death row inmate in Tennessee, said in a statement released by her attorneys on Friday that she is "recovering" after a botched execution but remains "deeply hurt by the incompetence" of the procedure.
Physical and Mental Pain Described
Pike described ongoing physical pain in her body, arms, hands, and throat, and difficulty speaking. She added that the pain extends beyond the physical: "There is pain in my mind and in my soul," according to the statement dictated to her legal team.
Developing Story
The case remains a developing story, with further updates expected.
