Tennessee to execute Christa Pike, first woman in 200 years
Christa Pike is scheduled for execution on Sept 30, 2026, for torturing and killing classmate Colleen Slemmer over jealousy. Pike, 18 at the time, lured Slemmer with two accomplices, brutally attacking her. The case is historic as Pike would be Tennessee's first female execution in 200 years, sparking debate on youth, mental health, and capital punishment.