Death Row Confrontation

Decades After Knoxville Murder, Victim's Mother Seeks Death for Convicted Killer

Colleen Slemmer, a student at a Knoxville, Tenn., was murdered three decades ago by three classmates who lured her into the woods and murdered her. Christa Pike, the sole person involved in the murder, was sentenced to death and was the sole woman on death row for the crime. Pike admitted initially feeling remorse but has since learned to regret her actions and work to make amends. Slemher's mother, May Martinez, expressed her desire for her daughter's death. Pike expressed regret over the crime and understanding its significance.