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- 1Christa Pike set to be first woman executed in Tennessee in 200 years●Christa Pike to be first woman executed in Tennessee in 200 years - but her defence say she's a victim too https://www.b
Christa Pike is scheduled to become the first woman executed in Tennessee in around two centuries. Pike was convicted of the 1995 murder of fellow student Colleen Slemmer. Her defence team argues she should be spared, portraying her as a victim of abuse and severe mental health problems, and they are seeking clemency. The case has drawn attention to the rare execution of women in the United States and renewed debate over the death penalty and mitigating circumstances.
- 2Time Running Out for Tennessee Killer Christa Pike on Death Row●Time running out for Tennessee killer Christa Pike who says she's too damaged for death row
Christa Pike, the only woman on Tennessee's death row, is facing an imminent execution date while her legal team argues she is too psychologically damaged to be put to death. Pike was convicted of the 1995 murder of fellow student Colleen Slemmer at the University of Tennessee, a case that drew wide attention. Her clemency bid has renewed debate over the death penalty and mental health in the state.