Tennessee Prepares for First Execution of a Woman in Over 200 Years
Tennessee is preparing for a historic execution. Christa Pike, convicted of a 1995 murder, is scheduled to die by lethal injection on September 30, 2026. This event would mark the first time the state has executed a woman in over 200 years, drawing national attention to capital punishment and the legal challenges surrounding it. Governor Bill Lee denied her clemency request on September 28, 2026, pushing the case to its final hours.
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