FINALLY: The Attorney Who Defended Christa Pike's CO-DEFENDANT Speaks Out After 31 Years

M. Christopher Coffey defended Tadaryl Shipp in the 1990s. For 31 years, he said nothing publicly about Christa Pike's case. Until now. • Coffey's letter argues the sentencing gap between Pike and Shipp came down to age, not what either actually did • He represented the other side of the courtroom — his credibility comes from inside the case • No professional obligation brought him back; he chose to speak after the execution date was set • His letter is now part of Pike's 226-page clemency petition before Governor Bill Lee What makes a defense attorney break three decades of silence for someone who was never his client? Subscribe for the outcome.