OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 5, 2025) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond said he is disappointed by the Pardon and Parole Board’s 3-2 vote today recommending clemency for Tremane Wood.
Wood was sentenced to death for stabbing and killing 19-year-old Ronnie Wipf on New Year’s Day in 2002 during a robbery in Oklahoma City.
During his time in prison, Wood also possessed multiple contraband cell phones that he used to distribute drugs and engage in gang violence. The State provided the Pardon and Parole Board with a video of a beating paid for by Wood, a video Wood insisted be sent to him.
The Attorney General appeared before the board today to oppose clemency for Wood.
“After this dangerous criminal took a young man’s life, he stayed fully active in the criminal world from behind bars. I am disappointed by the Pardon and Parole Board's decision today but appreciate their thoughtful deliberation. My office will continue to pursue justice for Ronnie Wipf. We intend to make our case to the governor on why clemency should not be granted and why the death sentence, as determined by a jury, should be carried out.”
