Quick Info
| Profession | Convicted murderer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 10/03/1976 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Beckley, West Virginia, USA |
Latest News about Crista Pike
30/09/2026
Christa Pike was scheduled for execution in Tennessee after the state set a September 30, 2026 date in the long-running murder case. Reports on the day said the execution attempt did not go as planned and that she received medical care afterward, with her status and location initially unclear.
28/09/2026
News coverage ahead of the scheduled execution reported that Pike remained the only woman on Tennessee’s death row and had spent decades under harsh prison conditions. Her case also drew attention because her attorneys and advocates continued to challenge the death sentence and the planned method of execution.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Being convicted in the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer and sentenced to death in Tennessee. |
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| Current Status | Incarcerated on death row in Tennessee. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Dropped out of high school; later participated in Job Corps in Tennessee. |
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Personal Life
| Background | Born in West Virginia and had a troubled upbringing marked by abuse and neglect. |
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Relationships & More
| Boyfriend | Tadaryl Shipp (convicted alongside Pike in the murder case). |
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Family
| Parents | Carissa Hansen |
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| Father | Glenn Pike |
Career
| Occupation | No publicly notable career; known for criminal case. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She is one of the youngest women sentenced to death in modern U.S. history. | |
| 2. She was convicted with others for the killing of her classmate Colleen Slemmer. | |
| 3. She has been reported as having been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. |