Christa Pike to be first woman executed in Tennessee in 200 years - but her defence say she's a victim too

Christa Pike was convicted in 1995 of killing a fellow student and was sentenced to death. Pike's legal team has requested clemency, arguing that she would not receive a death sentence if her case were tried under current law. Tennessee has not executed a woman in over 200 years. Pike's execution date has been scheduled, pending any legal intervention or clemency decision.

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