Krista Pike, sentenced to death, to be executed in Tennessee on September 30
30 september 2026 в 04:02
Krista Pike, who is on death row in Tennessee, is scheduled to be executed on September 30. She will be the first woman to be executed in the state in over 200 years. Pike was convicted of murdering her peer, Collin Slimmer, in January 1995.
In the lead-up to her execution, Pike gave an interview to the British newspaper The Times, in which she expressed a sense of «kinship» with Lindsay Clancy, whose case has received widespread attention. Clancy, accused of murdering her three children in January 2023, recently faced a trial that ended with the declaration of a mistrial on September 4 due to the jury’s inability to reach a unanimous verdict.
Pike noted that while both women have faced issues related to women’s concerns, «times have changed, and awareness of women’s issues has increased since I was on trial». She also expressed satisfaction that Clancy received a mistrial and is now receiving the necessary help.
During Clancy’s trial, her defense argued that she should not be held criminally responsible for the murders due to postpartum psychosis and bipolar disorder. On September 29, Clancy attended a hearing where the future of her case was discussed, but Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz has not yet indicated whether he plans to refile charges.
Pike was found guilty of murder and conspiracy to commit murder after luring Slimmer to a remote area with the help of her then-boyfriend, Tadaril Shipp, and their friend, Shadolla Peterson. Pike was sentenced to death, while Shipp, who was only 17 at the time of the crime, received a life sentence with the possibility of parole. Peterson was sentenced to six years of probation after pleading guilty to being an accomplice.
As the execution date approaches, Pike’s attorneys have attempted to prevent it from being carried out, citing her history of childhood trauma and undiagnosed mental health issues. However, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has stated that he does not plan to stop Pike’s execution, emphasizing that after careful consideration of the case, he does not intend to intervene.
In the lead-up to her execution, Pike gave an interview to the British newspaper The Times, in which she expressed a sense of «kinship» with Lindsay Clancy, whose case has received widespread attention. Clancy, accused of murdering her three children in January 2023, recently faced a trial that ended with the declaration of a mistrial on September 4 due to the jury’s inability to reach a unanimous verdict.
Pike noted that while both women have faced issues related to women’s concerns, «times have changed, and awareness of women’s issues has increased since I was on trial». She also expressed satisfaction that Clancy received a mistrial and is now receiving the necessary help.
During Clancy’s trial, her defense argued that she should not be held criminally responsible for the murders due to postpartum psychosis and bipolar disorder. On September 29, Clancy attended a hearing where the future of her case was discussed, but Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz has not yet indicated whether he plans to refile charges.
Pike was found guilty of murder and conspiracy to commit murder after luring Slimmer to a remote area with the help of her then-boyfriend, Tadaril Shipp, and their friend, Shadolla Peterson. Pike was sentenced to death, while Shipp, who was only 17 at the time of the crime, received a life sentence with the possibility of parole. Peterson was sentenced to six years of probation after pleading guilty to being an accomplice.
As the execution date approaches, Pike’s attorneys have attempted to prevent it from being carried out, citing her history of childhood trauma and undiagnosed mental health issues. However, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has stated that he does not plan to stop Pike’s execution, emphasizing that after careful consideration of the case, he does not intend to intervene.
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