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10-year-old girl found ‘tied up in a closet’ after being taken from apartment; suspect arrested, US Marshals say
By Marcus Chen
Tennessee governor suspects Christa Pike’s sentence will stay the same after failed execution
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said he suspects Christa Pike’s sentence will remain the same following her failed execution last month, unless the courts determine otherwise.Lee’s comments on PikeLee was asked Wednesday whether the state will try to execute Pike again or if he will commute her sentence to life in prison.“As it related to a particular individual like Christa Pike and her crime, she’s still incarcerated under the laws of the state of Tennessee,” Lee said. “I suspect her sentence will be the same as before unless determined otherwise by the courts.”Pike’s conditionPike was sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer. In September, Pike survived two doses of the lethal injection drug. The execution attempt failed.Pike is back in prison after spending days in the hospital. She is now able to speak in full sentences and walk on her own.Executions paused, commissioner resignsLee has paused executions through the end of the year to de
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