Join us as we delve into one of the most chilling and infamous cases in American criminal history — the Christa Gail Pike case. In 1995, Christa Pike, then a 18-year-old student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, shocked the nation when she became the youngest woman to be sentenced to death in the United States.

In this episode, we unravel the disturbing details of Christa's crime: the brutal murder of her fellow student, Colleen Slemmer, in a case that involved satanic rituals and gruesome violence. We explore the background of Christa, her troubled upbringing, and the factors that led to the heinous act that forever altered the lives of everyone involved.

Through expert analysis and archival recordings, we examine the legal proceedings that followed Christa's arrest, the public outrage and fascination with the case, and the ongoing debate over her sentence — from death row to appeals and the final resolution.

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Documentary:

https://youtu.be/rqDhXKrNs4Q?si=vBmcEqqywebB_Ava

State V. Pike:

https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/tn-supreme-court/1130311.html

USA Today Article:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/21/christa-pike-tennessee-death-row/73793044007/

More Information & Photos:

https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/pike-christa.htm

Join me as I uncover the details of this tragic event, exploring the lives lost, the investigation that spanned years, and the shocking revelations that emerged. From seemingly ordinary teenagers to a harrowing tale of jealousy, betrayal, and violence, this story will leave you questioning the depths of human nature.

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Interrogation Video: https://youtu.be/qb0a_TdXV5Y?si=bOOdckG5RGPMJ5cb

Christine Marie Paolilla v. The State of Texas--Appeal from 351st District Court of Harris County: https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/fourteenth-court-of-appeals/2011/87989.html

Texas Courts PDF:

https://www.txcourts.gov/All_Archived_Documents/JudicialInformation/oca/pdf/jchgs/Harris101308JChg.pdf

Information, Photos, Court Documents:

https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/paolilla-christine.htm

ABC News Article:

https://abcnews.go.com/2020/miss-irresistible-wrong/story?id=8651461

On September 16, 2013, the tranquil surroundings of the Naval Sea Systems Command headquarters in Washington, D.C., were shattered when Aaron Alexis, a former Navy contractor, unleashed gunfire. Armed with a shotgun obtained on-site, Alexis tragically claimed the lives of 12 individuals and left several others wounded before law enforcement intervened, ending his rampage at the cost of his own life.

This devastating incident not only gripped the nation but also reignited urgent discussions on security protocols and mental health awareness across military and civilian sectors alike.

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FBI Archived Information & Case Study:

https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/washingtondc/press-releases/2013/law-enforcement-shares-findings-of-the-investigation-into-the-washington-navy-yard-shootings

https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/casestudies/case-study-alexis.pdf

FBI Footage:

https://www.fbi.gov/video-repository/newss-footage-of-washington-navy-yard-shooter/view

NPR & CNN Article:

https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/09/17/223402913/who-was-aaron-alexis-records-friends-offer-confusing-clues

https://www.cnn.com/2013/09/17/us/navy-yard-shooting-main/index.html

ABC Plans to Renovate Building 197:

https://wjla.com/news/local/building-197-may-be-renovated-no-final-decision-yet-94927