What to know about Christa Pike, first woman to be executed in Tennessee in more than 200 years

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Christa Pike is scheduled for execution by lethal injection in Tennessee, and if carried out, she will be the first woman executed in the state in over 200 years.
Pike was convicted in 1995 for the brutal murder of her classmate Colleen Slemmer, a crime that involved torture and mutilation.
Her legal team and international advocacy groups have argued for clemency, citing Pike's history of severe childhood abuse, untreated mental illness, and decades of isolation.
Pike herself has expressed remorse for her actions, acknowledging the profound impact of her crime on Slemmer's family and friends.
The case highlights evolving standards in sentencing, particularly concerning juvenile offenders and individuals with significant mental health challenges, suggesting Pike might receive a different sentence if tried today.
Pike's incarceration has included long periods of isolation due to being the only woman on Tennessee's death row, which her attorneys argued constituted unlawful torture.

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