“Love is out here tonight”: Julius Jones supporters … One year after Governor Kevin Stitt spared the life of Julius Jones by commuting his death sentence to life without parole for the 1999 murder of Paul Howell, his friends and supporters gathered together to reflect at the Oklahoma History Center.
“This ain’t right,” Julius Jones speaks after convicted … A former death row inmate who will spend the rest of his life in prison is speaking out after Gov. Stitt granted parole for a convicted murderer.
Family of Paul Howell reacts to Gov. Stitt’s commutation … The family of Paul Howell has issued a statement following Gov. Stitt’s commutation of Julius Jones to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Julius Jones’ family, supporters gather to celebrate … Family and supporters of Julius Jones gathered in celebration after Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt commuted Jones’ death sentence to life in prison, but are disappointed he didn’t give Jones the possibility of parole – a decision some state leaders agree with, while others are just thankful he wasn’t executed.
Julius Jones speaks out on HB 3903: ‘I thought the … Former death row inmate Julius Jones joined his supporters by phone Thursday morning to protest HB 3903, which would prevent the Pardon and Parole Bill from recommending the commutation or clemency of a convicted individual to the governor.
Gov. Stitt reverses course, denies parole for crossbow … Gov. Kevin Stitt is reversing course, now saying he will not grant parole to Jimmie Stohler, a former Tulsa police officer who murdered a woman with a crossbow in 1982.
‘I am not accepting the Pardon and Parole Board’s … Gov. Kevin Stitt announced that he will not decide on whether to commute Julius Jones’ sentence, which the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommended he do, until after a clemency hearing on Jones’ case is completed.
Julius Jones supporters gather outside Oklahoma governor’s … Within 48 hours of the scheduled execution of convicted killer Julius Jones, prayer appears to be the all-around theme – from Jones’ family who held a vigil Tuesday night, to Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, who is said to be praying to God over his decision on whether the death row inmate will live or die.
Beloved Oklahoma City pastor headed back to court The pastor of an Oklahoma City church renowned for its many charitable acts is headed to court following his arrest last year.
Julius Jones still waiting to be moved out of Oklahoma … Julius Jones has not yet been moved out of the Oklahoma State Penitentiary’s death row unit.
Howell family asking to meet with Gov. Stitt before … The family behind a high-profile case that has gained national attention is speaking out following a commutation hearing for a convicted killer.
