The Murder of Colleen Slemmer: Christa Pike & The Hex Hollow Murder

On this week's episode Autumn does a deep dive into the true crime case of Christa Pike whose execution is currently making headlines, she highlights the complexities of her background and the brutal murder of Colleen Slemmer. Autumn explores the legal battles, Pike's transformation during her time in prison, and the ethical implications surrounding her execution attempt in 2026, which ended in failure, raising questions about capital punishment and rehabilitation. Then Erin takes you back nearly 100 years for the Hex Hollow Murder in Pennsylvania Dutch country where folk healing and witchcraft leads to a brutal murder and fire leaving three men in its wake. See where folklore, powwow, magic, and violence meet. Keywords: Christa Pike, Colleen Slemmer, True Crime, Pennsylvania, Hex Hollow, Current Events, Old Time Crime, Historical Crime