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Knoxville police chief unapologetic ahead of Christa Pike execution

Original: ‘Won’t lose one minute of sleep’ | Knoxville police chief during ‘Jobs Corps Murder’ has no reservations about Christa Pike’s execution

The Knoxville police chief who led the investigation into the 1995 'Job Corps murder' says he will not lose a minute of sleep over the impending execution of Christa Pike, the woman convicted of killing fellow trainee Colleen Slemmer. Pike, the only woman on Tennessee's death row, has drawn renewed attention as her execution date approaches, and the chief's blunt comments have reignited debate over the state's resumption of capital punishment.

Why now: Christa Pike's execution date is approaching, drawing fresh statements from officials involved in the case

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‘Won’t lose one minute of sleep’ | Knoxville police chief during ‘Jobs Corps Murder’ has no reservations about Christa Pike’s execution · WVLT

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