Attorney General Gentner Drummond has expressed disappointment following Governor Kevin Stitt’s decision to grant clemency to Tremane Wood, who was convicted of murder. Wood had been sentenced to death for the stabbing and killing of 19-year-old Ronnie Wipf during a robbery in Oklahoma City on January 1, 2002.
According to state officials, while incarcerated, Wood possessed several contraband cell phones and used them to distribute drugs and participate in gang violence. Earlier this month, the State presented the Pardon and Parole Board with video evidence showing a beating that was allegedly orchestrated by Wood and sent at his request.
Drummond personally appeared before the Pardon and Parole Board last week to argue against granting clemency. Wood’s execution had been scheduled for November 13.
“I am disappointed that the governor has granted clemency for this dangerous murderer, but respect that this was his decision to make,” Drummond said. “My office will continue working to ensure that Tremane Wood remains behind bars and that the public is protected from him.”
