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Lone woman death row inmate Christa Pike says she's 'at peace' ahead of execution

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has denied clemency for Christa Pike, the state's only female death row inmate, ahead of her execution on Wednesday.

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New York Post· Sep 29, 4:23 AMLone woman death row inmate Christa Pike says she's 'at peace' ahead of execution

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