Verna Stafford’s Parole Push | Oklahoma City News

Verna Stafford, linked to the 1978 Sirloin Stockade murders, is one step closer to freedom after a 3-2 parole board vote — but her path to release is far from simple. Once sentenced to life, she’s now facing at least 15 more years before eligibility, even with governor approval. Speaking via video, Stafford claimed she acted out of fear for her children and confessed to being controlled by her late husband, Roger Stafford — executed in 1995 for the same crimes. Victims’ families are outraged, fearing this sets a dangerous precedent and undermines justice. The governor has 30 days to decide — or the recommendation automatically goes through. 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/84a948773ce337d1