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Tennessee to execute woman for past crime
Tennessee is scheduled to carry out its first execution of a woman in at least 200 years, as Christa Pike, convicted of the 1995 murder of her classmate, is set to be executed by lethal injection. Pike, now 50, was sentenced to death for her role in stabbing and beating the victim, with her supporters citing her age, mental illness, and history of severe sexual abuse. The execution has reignited debates over the death penalty for young offenders, with the state's governor denying clemency despite Pike's plea and ongoing discussions about her mental health and childhood trauma.
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