The US Supreme Court has ruled that the state of Tennessee is allowed to proceed with the execution of Christa Pike. This decision comes after a last-minute judicial halt to the execution, which would have been the first of a woman in Tennessee in over 200 years. Pike’s case has drawn attention due to the circumstances of the crime and questions surrounding her mental health. The initial stay of execution was granted to allow further review of legal challenges to the sentence. However, the Supreme Court ultimately overturned that stay, clearing the way for the state of Tennessee to carry out the punishment. Details regarding a new execution date in Tennessee have not yet been released. The ruling concludes a prolonged legal battle regarding Pike’s fate.