Summary
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt changed the sentence of a death row inmate, Tremane Wood, to life in prison without parole just before his scheduled execution. Wood, who was involved in a 2002 robbery that resulted in a murder, received clemency after a recommendation from the Pardon and Parole Board. Governor Stitt's decision echoed the sentence given to Wood's brother, who admitted to the murder before his death in 2019.
Key Facts
- Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt granted clemency to Tremane Wood.
- Wood was scheduled to be executed for a murder during a robbery in 2002.
- Wood's sentence was changed to life in prison without parole.
- The decision followed a 3-2 recommendation from the Pardon and Parole Board.
- Wood's brother, involved in the same crime, was also sentenced to life without parole.
- Wood's legal team argued about ineffective counsel and concealed evidence in his trial.
- Governor Stitt has previously granted clemency only one other time during his term.
- The U.S. Supreme Court denied requests to stop Wood’s execution.
