Event Brief
Bill Lee says he does not plan to intervene
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 28, 2026 at 4:20 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 28, 2026 at 3:20 PM ET
Summary: A Knox County jury in 1996 sentenced Christa Gail Pike to death for the murder of Colleen Slemmer in Knoxville in January 1995. Pike’s execution date was set last September, and Gov. Bill Lee said he does not plan to intervene in the execution.
WHO: Gov. Bill Lee; Christa Gail Pike; Knox County jury; Colleen Slemmer
WHAT: The governor said he does not plan to intervene in Pike’s scheduled execution.
WHEN: Sep 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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