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Christa Pike spared execution, for now, by 6th Circuit

The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals intervened Wednesday morning, pausing steps toward Christa Pike’s scheduled execution in Tennessee.

Published Sep 30, 2026, 11:17 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Christa Pike was spared execution in Tennessee Wednesday morning when the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals intervened. The appeals court’s action pauses the process toward her execution for now.