[US] Tennessee is set to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years

[wbot]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Christa Pike was 18 when she killed a classmate in a jealous rage and became one of the youngest women to be sent to death row. Now 50, she is scheduled to be put to death Wednesday in what would be Tennessee’s first execution of a woman in 200 years.

Pike and her boyfriend were convicted in the 1995 killing of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer, their classmate at Knoxville Job Corps. Prosecutors said Pike feared Slemmer was a romantic rival and lured her to a secluded area where she and her boyfriend tortured and killed Slemmer. The case got widespread attention because of the brutality of the killing, the ages of the people involved and because a satanic symbol was carved into the victim’s body.

Pike does not deny her guilt, but her attorneys and supporters argue a death sentence is not appropriate for a crime committed at that age by a teen with untreated mental illness after a childhood of brutal sexual abuse and neglect. Slemmer’s mother wants the execution to go forward, saying she has waited decades to see Pike’s sentence carried out.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Monday that he would not grant clemency. Pike’s attorneys have asked the Supreme Court to stay the execution.

Tennessee is set to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years

One of the youngest women sent to death row is set to be executed in Tennessee

abcnews.com

 

[wbot]

This story just randomly popped up in my recommendations but I find it fascinating.

The murder took place in 1995, she is scheduled to be executed tomorrow (30 Sept).

 

[Scooby_Doo]

This story just randomly popped up in my recommendations but I find it fascinating.

The murder took place in 1995, she is scheduled to be executed tomorrow (30 Sept).

That's a long wait, but good to get it over with. Will not be missed.

 

[ShaunSA]

32 years too late. Justice delayed is justice denied

 

[Jam Sandwich]

Bye bitch.

 

[wbot]

The boyfriend got life in prison and a female friend who turned informant got a sentence of parole/probation.

 

[Binary_Bark]

 

[Gordon_R]

I misread the BBC headline with it's multiple double negatives:

Christa Pike execution: Tennessee governor rejects clemency plea

If the execution proceeds, Pike would be the first woman put to death in Tennessee in more than 200 years.

www.bbc.com

 

[wbot]

32 years too late. Justice delayed is justice denied

Those miserable 32 years in a prison cell was her punishment though. I think it's good that her punishment was not quick and instant.

 

[ShaunSA]

Those miserable 32 years in a prison cell was her punishment though. I think it's good that her punishment was not quick and instant.

Also punishment for the tax-payers who had to shell out a small fortune for her sorry arse

Off to the gallows!

 

[DreamKing]

Christa Pike was 18 when she killed a classmate in a jealous rage and became one of the youngest women to be sent to death row. Now 50,

youngest?

 

[rustypup]

Those miserable 32 years in a prison cell was her punishment though

On the taxpayer. Fark that shiat. Why wait that long? Competing for "Most Expensive Execution"?

Put it down like the rabbid dog it is and move on.

 

[killerbyte]

Also punishment for the tax-payers who had to shell out a small fortune for her sorry arse

Off to the gallows!

We should bring back public hangings... A long drop with a quick stop.

 

[vigras rojara]

youngest?

Yes, when she received the death sentence/was sent to death row. Not too difficult to understand.

 

[Rickster]

On the taxpayer. Fark that shiat. Why wait that long? Competing for "Most Expensive Execution"?

Put it down like the rabbid dog it is and move on.

Yea, should give them 6 months max and then off with their head.

 

[Pegging]

youngest?

‘Sent’

 

[Solarion]

We should bring back public hangings... A long drop with a quick stop.

Maybe something a little more entertaining!

 

[wbot]

Jis, it must suck knowing the exact date and time of the end of your life. And knowing it's your last day. Unless they drop the death penalty at the last minute.....

If only she murdered her classmate in 2026 then she could have blamed her hormones and be applauded for it

 

[vigras rojara]

BBC News - Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted shortly before it was due to happen

Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted shortly before it was due to happen

Pike was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[ForceFate]

Jis, it must suck knowing the exact date and time of the end of your life. And knowing it's your last day. Unless they drop the death penalty at the last minute.....

If only she murdered her classmate in 2026 then she could have blamed her hormones and be applauded for it

But that's not the reason for the mistrial verdict, isn't it?