79: Terror in Tennessee - The True Story of Colleen Slemmer and Christa Pike (part 1)

<p>On September 30th, 2026, Tennessee is expected to execute its only woman on death row, Christa Gail Pike. This gripping two-part special of Shades of Murder is pulled straight from official court records, revealing the harrowing autopsy report and the chilling confession of a teenage killer. Explore one of the darkest and most bizarre cases in American true-crime history. This is the tragic, horrific true story of the torture and murder of 19-year-old Colleen Anne Slemmer.</p><p>If you appreciate the show's deep dives into historical and global homicide cases through legal and sociological lenses, please be sure to <strong>Follow/Subscribe</strong>, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode with a fellow true-crime enthusiast! Thank you so much for listening!</p><p>DM Alita on Instagram @shadesofmurder_podcast or email me at alitadogmasshadesofmurder@gmail.com for comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes.</p><p><br /></p>