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Reactions pour in after Oklahoma governor grants clemency to death row inmate Tremane Wood

On Nov 15, 2025, Governor Kevin Stitt commuted Tremane Wood's death sentence to life without parole for the 2002 murder of Ronnie Wipf in Oklahoma.
After reviewing the board's recommendation, Governor Kevin Stitt, Governor of Oklahoma, accepted the Pardon and Parole Board's advice following a thorough review of the facts and prayerful consideration.
The clemency arrived at the last possible moment after a very difficult 72 hours, with supporters in a chapel told Tremane Wood was literally moments from the gurney.
Reactions split between faith leaders and the attorney general as Brett Farley said `This is a day for celebration, and Tremane is still alive`; Amanda Bass Castro-Alves expressed gratitude while Gentner Drummond expressed disappointment.
Supporters said the commutation honors Mr. Wipf's family's and the surviving victim's wishes and could give them a measure of peace, while advocates praised Governor Kevin Stitt's mercy and moral leadership.

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