State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister Calls For Suspension Of Further Executions In Oklahoma

Oklahoma State Superintendent and Gubernatorial candidate Joy Hofmeister is calling for the suspension of further executions in the state.

In a statement, she said, "This latest example of a botched execution should give all Oklahomans serious concerns about the State's ability to properly administer the death penalty."

She added, "Governor Stitt should immediately suspend further executions until he can guarantee the people of Oklahoma that his administration can properly carry out the sentence."

See the full statement below:

“This latest example of a botched execution should give all Oklahomans serious concerns about the State’s ability to properly administer the death penalty.

“In 2016, 66% of Oklahomans voted to uphold the death penalty as the highest form of punishment for the most egregious crimes, and it is the governor’s job to ensure executions are carried out appropriately. After reviewing eyewitness reports from the death chamber, it is clear the governor has failed to do that.

“Governor Stitt should immediately suspend further executions until he can guarantee the people of Oklahoma that his administration can properly carry out the sentence.”