Christa Pike: Can an Apology Finally Give Colleen’s Mother Closure?

For 31 years, May Martinez has carried the memory of her daughter, Colleen Slemmer. Now, she is speaking about something she says she has never received from Christa Pike a personal apology. Could an apology finally bring Colleen’s mother some measure of closure? And as new questions continue to surround Tennessee’s handling of Pike’s failed execution, another major development has emerged: Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada is stepping down. In this HiddenJury documentary, we examine May Martinez’s emotional comments, the question of whether an apology can ever provide closure, Strada’s departure, and the unanswered questions surrounding Tennessee’s corrections system. Watch to the end and decide for yourself: after 31 years, could an apology ever be enough? Subscribe to The HiddenJury for more true crime documentaries and major case developments. Disclaimer: This video is presented for documentary, educational, and commentary purposes. Information is based on publicly reported developments and statements available at the time of publication. Allegations and disputed claims are presented as allegations and should not be treated as established facts.