Oklahoma Death Row inmate John Hanson to seek clemency

Oklahoma Death Row inmate John Hanson will seek clemency before the State Pardon and Parole Board, with Attorney General Gentner Drummond opposing his request.

Tuesday, May 6th 2025, 6:06 am

By: Christian Hans


Oklahoma Death Row inmate John Hanson will stand before the State Pardon and Parole Board on Wednesday to ask for clemency.

Hanson was convicted of kidnapping and killing Mary Bowles after carjacking her in the parking lot of a Tulsa mall.

Earlier this year, Hanson was moved back to Oklahoma from a federal prison in Louisiana to face the death penalty.

SEE ALSO: Convicted murderer transferred to Oklahoma to face death sentence

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has asked the board to deny Hanson's clemency request.


Christian Hans

Christian Hans is a Digital Content Producer for News 9. He joined News 9 full-time in July of 2022 after graduating from the University of Oklahoma. 

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