Summary
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has changed the sentence of death row inmate Tremane Wood to life in prison without parole, stopping his execution. Wood was found guilty in 2004 for his role in the murder of Ronnie Wipf during a robbery. The decision aligns with the wishes of the victim's family and others involved.
Key Facts
- Governor Kevin Stitt granted clemency to death row inmate Tremane Wood.
- Wood's sentence is now life in prison without the possibility of parole.
- Wood was convicted of first-degree murder for the 2002 stabbing of Ronnie Wipf.
- The clemency decision was made hours before Wood's planned execution.
- The Oklahoma parole board recommended clemency earlier this month with a 3-2 vote.
- The victim's family and a surviving robbery victim agreed with the clemency recommendation.
- This is the second time Governor Stitt has granted clemency to a death row inmate since 2019.
- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond opposes the clemency decision but will ensure Wood remains in prison.
