Oklahoma Governor Commutes Death Sentence of Tremane Wood to Life Without Parole

Commutation of Tremane Wood's Sentence

• 📌 Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has commuted the death sentence of Tremane Wood, who was scheduled for execution.
• ⚖️ Wood, convicted of a 2002 stabbing during a botched robbery, will now serve life in prison without parole.
• 🗣️ Wood has maintained his innocence, with his attorneys claiming his brother committed the murder before dying by suicide in prison.

Governor's Rationale and Statement

• 📜 Governor Stitt stated his decision was based on a thorough review of facts and prayerful consideration, accepting the pardon and parole board's recommendation.
• ⚖️ The commutation ensures Wood receives the same punishment as his brother and keeps a violent offender off the streets.
• 🏛️ Stitt emphasized Oklahoma's commitment to holding violent offenders accountable and safeguarding communities.

Stitt's Clemency Record

• 📈 Governor Stitt has overseen 16 executions during his tenure, granting clemency only once before this case.
• 🚫 He has notably rejected clemency requests four times previously.

Wood's Plea

• 💬 In a video call with the pardon and parole board, Wood stated, "I am not a monster. I am not a killer. I never was and I never have been."