@sam.cozygamer: I keep seeing people bring up Christa Gail Pike’s childhood as though it somehow changes what she did to 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. I understand that Pike had a traumatic upbringing, and I know childhood trauma can affect someone for the rest of their life. But plenty of people have survived terrible childhoods without committing murder. After looking through these photos of Pike growing up, I can’t help but think about what she eventually did to Colleen. And I’m going to say something that might upset people: a part of me can’t help but hope that botched execution hurt a little. Maybe that’s harsh, but it’s how I feel when I think about what Colleen went through. I’m not religious, and I know everyone has different beliefs about punishment, forgiveness, and the death penalty. I respect that, and I believe all opinions deserve to be heard, even when we strongly disagree. But here’s my question: At what point does understanding someone’s traumatic childhood become making excuses for their actions? Can you feel compassion for the child Pike once was while still believing she deserves the punishment she received? I genuinely want to hear both sides. You don’t have to agree with me to join the conversation. #ChristaPike #Crime #TrueCrime #DeathPenaltyDebate #crime

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