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Colleen Slemmer
PersonColleen Slemmer was a victim of murder in 1995, with Christa Pike convicted in her death.
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Colleen Slemmer was a 19-year-old classmate of Christa Pike at Knoxville Job Corps. Slemmer was murdered in 1995, and Christa Pike, along with her boyfriend, was convicted of the crime. Pike, who was 18 at the time of the killing, became one of the youngest women sent to death row. Slemmer's death is back in the news because Christa Pike is scheduled to be the first woman executed in Tennessee in 200 years. Pike's execution date is set for Wednesday, and her lawyers have filed a clemency petition. The case highlights the tragic circumstances surrounding Slemmer's death and the impending execution of her convicted killer.
Last updated: September 29, 2026
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