Court halts execution of Christa Gail Pike for a Tennessee murder she committed at age 18
Tennessee's execution of Christa Gail Pike for a murder she committed at age 18 was halted Wednesday about an hour before it was set to begin, as a federal appeals court sought to review whether her allegations of childhood sexual abuse and rape were fully considered at her sentencing.
TL;DR
- Tennessee execution of Christa Gail Pike halted.
- Halt occurred about an hour before scheduled execution.
- Federal appeals court seeks to review sentencing considerations.
- Review will focus on allegations of childhood sexual abuse and rape.