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Unrestorable

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Christa Pike
Colleen Slemmer
Death Penalty
Mental Health
Tennessee
Trauma
Solitary Confinement
Legal System
Satanic Panic
Clemency
Death Row
Capital Punishment
Legal Defense
Child Abuse
Trial Process
Mental Illness
Criminal Justice System
Domestic Violence
Public Perception
Kristy Akron

On a January night in 1995, 18-year-old Christa Pike and two other teenagers lured 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer to a secluded area near the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. They taunted, beat, and slashed Colleen, carving a pentagram into her chest, before Christa picked up a piece of concrete and smashed Colleen’s skull, killing her. Those salacious details stood out during a national Satanic P... more

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Christa’s future is in limbo after she survived two lethal doses in a botched execution attempt.

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Recent Guests

Kelly Gleason
Attorney for Christa Pike
Pike defense team
Episode: Death Chamber
Steve Farrell
Attorney for Christa Pike
Pike defense team
Episode: Death Chamber
Kelly Harnett
A woman wrongfully convicted of murder who became a jailhouse lawyer
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Hosts

Sarah Treleaven
Executive Producer and Host
Beth Karas
Co-Host, Executive Producer and Host

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Very biased

    I have to agree with a lot of other reviewers on here. This whole podcast just felt like a production to try and make the audience feel sorry for a murderer. They practically skimmed past the actual crime and instead focused on the journey of the guilty party. Like come on, stop playing dramatic piano overtures during dialogue and let me decide for myself how I think they come off. You’re trying to push us into believing that everything being said is heartfelt and meaningful.

    I do agree that lo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Strangerthrones
    United States16 days ago
  • Exceptional Reporting

    Beth Karas is a knowledgeable and exacting reporter on all things criminal justice. Unrestorable makes an important case for science-based decision making on policing and in our courts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    progressiveinga
    United States20 days ago
  • Good show, too many long ads

    Good show but considering how short the episodes are the ads are WAY too many and WAY too long. Very frustrating and will not pay subscription just to avoid ads. Shorten them and I'd be more inclined to listen and subscribe to help out. Don't like being "frustrated" into a subscription.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Maxwellam
    United States20 days ago
  • Tacky

    No one cares to hear the woes of a murder…. If she didn’t KILL someone she would be free.. where’s the 2nd chance for the victim

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    @youlovejazzy
    United States20 days ago
  • Season 2 - meaningful exploration of justice

    Really appreciated the information on the death penalty and execution processes, and most importantly, its alternatives, including restorative justice. I also appreciated the humanization of those on death row, and the exposure of the inhumane conditions they face. Such a heartbreaking and unnecessary reality.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nikkiandherdogs
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise nuanced explorations of justice and rehabilitation versus retribution.
Critics complain about pacing and heavy advertising breaks.
Victim-family perspectives and empathy are highlighted, though some feel coverage is biased.

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Apple Podcasts
#204
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#247
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#72
Singapore/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#102
Switzerland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#227
Sweden/True Crime
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#229
New Zealand/True Crime

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What is Unrestorable about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on high-profile cases and the ethics of punishment, justice, and rehabilitation, with a focus on a teenage offender sentenced to death and the decades-long legal and emotional drama that followed. Episodes explore trauma and brain development, solitary confinement, and the shifting public discourse around capital punishment, mercy, and restorative approaches. The format often pairs legal analysis with intimate perspectives from victims' families, defenders, and experts, making it compelling for listeners who value justice reform, psychological context, and long-form interrogation of controversial sentences. A notable strength is the sustained, nuanced treatment of rehabilitation vs. retribution, and the way personal histori... more

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2. What Happened to Her
3. The Binge Cases: Doctor Billions
4. Paper Ghosts: The Texas Teen Murders
5. Betrayal Season 6

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