Tremane Wood is a young Black man on death row in Oklahoma, even though he did not kill anyone. In a tragic case that reflects the deep flaws in our criminal legal system, Tremane was sentenced to die for his role in a robbery-turned-homicide — while the actual killer, Tremane's older brother, received a life sentence. That brother was abusive and violent, and he confessed to the crime. Still, it is Tremane who faces execution. His story reveals the deadly consequences of racism, ineffective legal defense, and a system that continues to devalue Black lives.
This three-part blog series explores who Tremane is today, the role that racial bias played in his sentencing, and the unjust legal doctrine of felony murder that continues to sentence people to die — even when they didn't take a life.
Who is Tremane Wood Now?
This blog shares Tremane’s growth and transformation after years on death row, offering a glimpse into who he has become as a person—and why his life is worth saving.
A Clear Picture of Racism
This post examines how systemic racism influenced every stage of Tremane’s case, from arrest to trial to sentencing, within Oklahoma’s deeply flawed capital punishment system.
What is Felony Murder?
Here, we break down the felony murder rule and explain how this legal loophole allows people like Tremane to be sentenced to death even when they didn’t commit the killing.
Take Action to Save Tremane's Life
The injustice of Tremane Wood's death sentence must not go unchallenged. Add your voice to the growing number of people calling for justice.