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Death sentence upheld for William Reece, convicted of 1997 Bethany killing, upheld

Friday, July 11 by News 9

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals ruled to uphold the death sentence for self-proclaimed serial killer and Death Row inmate William Reece.Reece was sentenced to death in 2021 for the 1997 murder of Tiffany Johnston in Bethany.RELATED: Jury Hands Down Death Penalty For Convicted Murderer William ReeceEarlier this year, the Oklahoma Supreme Court announced... Read More.

Convicted Killer Transferred to Oklahoma From Louisiana to Face Death Sentence

Tuesday, March 4 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — Convicted murderer George John Hanson is back in Oklahoma custody for his death sentence to be carried out later this year. The state Department of Corrections transferred the inmate late yesterday from a Louisiana federal prison to Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester at the request of Attorney General Gentner Drummond.Hanson, also... Read More.

Supreme Court Throws Out Oklahoma Man’s Murder Conviction and Death Sentence

Wednesday, February 26 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday threw out the murder conviction and death penalty for Richard Glossip, an Oklahoma man who has steadfastly maintained his innocence and averted multiple attempts by the state to execute him.The justices found that Glossip's trial violated his constitutional rights.The justices heard arguments in October in a case... Read More.