Why Was Death Row Inmate Christa Pike's Execution Halted in Tennessee?

A federal appeals court initially halted the execution of Christa Pike, the sole woman on Tennessee's death row, just one hour before her scheduled date on September 30. Pike was previously arrested for the murder of her classmate, Colleen Slemmer. However, the United States Supreme Court has since intervened, allowing the execution of Christa Pike to proceed. This decision reverses the earlier stay, ensuring the legal process for the state's only female death row inmate continues.