OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — With less than 24 hours until his scheduled execution, death row inmate James Pavatt is drawing renewed attention from activists who say his military service and questions about the case should prompt Oklahoma to halt the lethal injection.
Pavatt is set to be executed for the 2001 murder of Rob Andrew, an Oklahoma City advertising executive and father.
On Wednesday, Veterans for Peace, Death Penalty Action, and local activists and veterans gathered to protest the execution, including during a veterans parade in Midwest City where activists held signs reading, “Oklahoma is executing a veteran tomorrow.” Activists said they decided to speak out Wednesday, arguing Pavatt’s veteran status should play a role and pointing to what they say are other elements of the case that need to be re-examined…