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 Dorinda.L.Carter@tn.gov.