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Tennessee's Last Woman on Death Row | Nashville News
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- Sep 4, 2026
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Summary
Christa Pike, the sole woman on Tennessee’s death row, faces execution on September 30 — a date that would make her the first woman executed in the state in over 200 years and the first modern death row inmate who was a teenager when she committed murder. Convicted in 1996 for the torture killing of Colleen Slemmer, Pike was just 18 at the time. Her legal team is pleading with Governor Bill Lee to commute her sentence to life without parole, arguing it preserves accountability while acknowledging her trauma, untreated mental illness, and history of abuse — factors they say explain how such a crime occurred despite no excuse for the act. Pike now shows deep remorse after treatment for bipolar disorder and PTSD, and her attorneys urge mercy, highlighting systemic failures that left a vulnerable child unsupported. The governor’s decision could reshape Tennessee’s approach to justice, rehabilitation, and mercy. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f3b4a2192b669623