May 2, 2023
Episode 281: Dead Woman Walking: Christa Pike
In 1995, a troubled young woman, jealous of one of her peers, enlists the help of two others to eliminate her enemy. But when the full and horrifying details of the plan emerge, the public is aghast at how a young woman could be capable of such depravity.
Resources:
Christa Pike | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
STATE v. PIKE (1998) | FindLaw
Christa's Story | My Site 1 (mercyforchrista.org)
The Sacrifice and Mutilation of Colleen Slemmer | by Rivy Lyon | Medium
Motorcyclist dies after hit-and-run on Western Avenue | wbir.com
A Case Almost Too Gruesome To Mention: Christa Pike - YouTube
A love to die for : Patricia Springer : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Interview with Tennessee murderer Christa Pike Part I - YouTube
Interview with Tennessee murderer Christa Pike Part II - YouTube
Interview with convicted Tennessee murderer Tadaryl Shipp Pt I - YouTube
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