State of Tennessee
09/11/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/11/2026 12:11
Media Advisory: Selection of Official Media Witnesses - Christa Pike #261368
NASHVILLE, TN - In accordance with state law, representatives from the following news media agencies have been selected to witness the execution of inmate Christa Pike #261368. The witnesses were selected from eight applications received from recognized Tennessee news organizations to serve as statutorily required witnesses.
The Witnesses Are:
Kim Chandler - Associated Press
William Puckett - WVLT
Steven Hale - The Nashville Banner
Damon Lawrence - Roane County News
John North - WBIR
Victoria Gessner - WKRN
Catherine Sweeney - WPLN
*Alternate: Keith Sharon - The Tennessean
The selection was conducted in accordance with the Rules of the Tennessee Department of Correction Adult Services Division, Chapter 0420-3-4, under the authority of TCA 40-23-116.
Please send media inquiries to [email protected].
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