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Oklahoma denies clemency for Kendrick Simpson, setting his execution for Feb. 12, 2026, for a 2006 double murder.
The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board denied clemency for death row inmate Kendrick Simpson in a 3-2 vote, setting his execution for February 12, 2026, for the 2006 drive-by shooting that killed two men in Oklahoma City.
Simpson, convicted of firing about 20 shots, has expressed remorse, earned a GED, and written poetry while incarcerated.
His legal team cited untreated PTSD from surviving a 2004 shooting and Hurricane Katrina, but the board rejected these claims.
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond called Simpson a remorseless killer, while advocacy groups criticized the decision, urging consideration of his redemption.
Governor Kevin Stitt has final authority to grant clemency.
Oklahoma niega la clemencia para Kendrick Simpson, fijando su ejecución para el 12 de febrero de 2026, por un doble asesinato en 2006.