Verna Stafford’s Parole Vote and What It Means | Oklahoma City News

Oklahoma’s Pardon and Parole Board narrowly voted to recommend parole for Verna Stafford — 3 to 2 — for her first life sentence, tied to the 1978 Sirloin Stockade killings and Lorenz family murders. But it’s not a free pass: she’s still serving a second life sentence with no parole eligibility for 15 more years. Governor Kevin Stitt will review the recommendation, but Stafford won’t be walking out anytime soon. The case has drawn fierce opposition from lawmakers and victims’ families, adding weight to the governor’s final decision. 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/ccbd8a6db20b9de2