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Christa Pike: Why Her Case Continues to Spark Controversy

Sentenced to death at age 20 in 1996, Christa Pike remains the youngest woman on modern American death row, sparking decades of fierce legal and ethical debate.

16 Oct 2026

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  1. Dual-panel landscape cover showing Christa Pike TDOC photo alongside Knox County Courthouse
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Sentenced to death at age 20 in 1996, Christa Pike remains the youngest woman on modern American death row, sparking decades of fierce legal and ethical debate.

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