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US Court Halts Christa Pike Execution at Last Minute

US Court Halts Christa Pike Execution at Last Minute

A U.S. appeals court paused the execution of Tennessee inmate Christa Pike about an hour before it was scheduled. The stay averted what would have been a rare execution of a woman.

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US appeals court pauses execution of Tennessee killer Christa Pike, one hour before it was due to take place

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