Court halts execution of Christa Gail Pike for a Tennessee murder she committed at age 18

Court halts execution of Christa Gail Pike for a Tennessee murder she committed at age 18

Tennessee's execution of Christa Gail Pike for a murder she committed at age 18 was halted Wednesday about an hour before it was set to begin, as a federal appeals court sought to review whether her allegations of childhood sexual abuse and rape were fully considered at her sentencing.

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