Christa Pike's execution sparked a debate over Patricia Krenwinkel's parole, leading to Newsom's vetoes.
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Christa Pike's execution sparked a debate over Patricia Krenwinkel's parole, leading to Newsom's vetoes.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Christa Pike's execution failed, prompting consideration for commutation.Sub-event
Newsom vetoed Krenwinkel's release twice amid Pike's execution debate.1 source
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The entities involved
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Patricia Krenwinkel
American murderer; member of Charles Manson's "Family"
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Christa Pike
American murderer
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Gavin Newsom
40th governor of California since 2019
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