Southern Shadows: A Mother-Son True Crime Podcast
A Mother-Son True Crime Podcast started by a mama who wanted to protect her teenage son and evolved into a unique way to share stories and teach him lessons in staying safe.
Each week, we’ll take a dive into some of the most captivating mysteries rooted South of the Mason-Dixon. We’ll venture into the shadows cast by Spanish moss and angel oak trees, exploring the true crime stories that have left a mark on the Southern landscape. Whether it’s the untamed swamps or the quiet porches where secrets are whispered, each episode peels back the layers of intriguing cases, mysteries, and criminal tales.
See you in the shadows!
Southern Shadows: A Mother-Son True Crime Podcast
12. Knoxville, TN: Christa Pike
In the United States, there are only 27 states where the death penalty is an allowable conviction for especially heinous crimes of murder or terrorism. Tennessee, being one of those states, currently holds the youngest woman of her time who was convicted of the death penalty: Christa Pike. The crime she committed was so brutal that an investigator quoted her as being "the most evil person" he'd ever met... at just 18 years old! Just like Christa, Colleen Slemmer was hoping for a better future when she left home to travel to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville for the Job Corps. Unfortunately, she crossed paths with Christa, who wanted her gone.
What led Christa to take the life of Colleen Slemmer in 1995? Was it for a satanic sacrifice or just plain jealousy?
Sources available at
https://southernshadowspodcast.com/blog/12-christa-pike
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Music written and produced by J.Chris
