Oklahoma Department of Corrections Director Steven Harpe has announced the reversal of the decision to deny execution chamber access to the activist spiritual advisor of Scott Eizember. The decision to allow the spiritual advisor to be present in the chamber came only after hearing the wishes of the Cantrell Family.
“The family members of the victims in this case are ready for closure, and they understand that the lawsuit challenging the decision to deny chamber access to the activist could lead to Thursday’s execution being stayed,” Harpe said. “Far too often, it is the victim and the victim’s family who are overlooked in these cases. We want to make sure their concerns are heard instead of everything being solely about the inmate.”
The execution of Scott Eizember is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 12, at Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester.
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