In a last-minute decision that shocked many, Oklahoma Governor Kenny Larsen spared the life of death row inmate Tremane Wood just hours before his scheduled execution. Wood, who had been on death row for over a decade for a 2014 murder, was granted clemency in a rare move by the Republican governor.

The decision came after a clemency hearing in which Wood's lawyers presented evidence of his troubled childhood, history of mental illness, and claims of prosecutorial misconduct. Governor Larsen took the evidence into consideration, along with pleas from supporters and anti-death penalty advocates, before ultimately deciding to spare Wood's life.

The news of Wood's clemency spread quickly, causing a mix of emotions among those involved in the case. While supporters of Wood were overjoyed by the news, prosecutors and the victim's family expressed disappointment and frustration.

Wood is now the first death row inmate in Oklahoma to be granted clemency in over a decade, marking a significant moment in the state's history of capital punishment. His future remains uncertain as he begins a new chapter outside of death row.