Oklahoma's Attorney General, Gentner Drummond, has publicly approved the state Pardon and Parole Board's decision to deny clemency for Kevin Underwood, the man condemned for the 2006 murder of 10-year-old Jamie Rose Bolin. In a clear-cut delivery, Drummond expressed his contentment with the outcome that will keep Underwood on track for his scheduled execution on Thursday.
In a statement obtained by the Oklahoma Attorney General's office, Drummond harshly described Underwood as "this deeply evil monster" and spoke on the gravity of the crime that has left a family waiting for closure for nearly 18 years. The tone of the Attorney General was uncompromising as he anticipated the state's administration of justice.
The Pardon and Parole Board had delayed their initial hearing following the resignation of two board members, which potentially could have pushed back the execution date. However, Drummond was active in his efforts to prevent any postponement, emphasizing the need for Jamie Rose Bolin's family to see the long-awaited conclusion of Underwood's case. This persistence demonstrates the AG's alignment with the voices calling for the prescribed retribution to be carried out without further delay.
