Verna Stafford’s Parole Battle | Oklahoma City News

Verna Stafford, facing a parole hearing this week for her role in the 1978 Sirloin Stockade murders — which earned her two life sentences — is fighting for her second chance, but it’s a long shot. Victims’ families delivered raw, emotional testimony to the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board, reminding them of lives stolen and never lived. Stafford, who avoided the death penalty by testifying against her husband (executed in 1995), now faces fierce opposition from prosecutors who argue that time hasn’t healed the wounds. The board heard both sides, and Stafford’s fate will be decided Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2a4e98d8924572e7