Stop the Execution of James Pavatt in Oklahoma

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Stop the Execution of James Pavatt in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt & the Pardon and Parole Board

James Pavatt is scheduled for execution in Oklahoma on November 12, 2026 for his alleged 2001 murder of Rob Andrew.

NOTICE: Clemency Hearing in October 14. Act now!

Jim has long maintained his innocence and, to this day, the State has never been able to conclusively prove he shot and killed the victim. There was never any credible evidence placing Jim at the crime scene. Furthermore, another person confessed to killing Rob Andrew. However, the trial judge blocked Jim's jury from ever hearing that confession.
Fern Smith, the prosecutor who sought the death penalty against Jim, has a long and documented history of misconduct in death penalty cases, including in the cases of Richard Glossip, David Flippo, Marcus Cargle, Tremane Wood, and Jim's co-defendant Brenda Andrew. Trial prosecutors also manufactured evidence against Jim where none existed.
Jim is a decorated, 21-Year Air Force Master Sergeant, who has a lifetime of service to the country, his community, and his church. Jim received numerous awards for Honorable Service to his Country. Even while incarcerated Jim has worked to connect other prisoners with religious services. The Attorney General's office is seeking to execute Jim the day after Veteran's Day.
Jim has demonstrated perfect behavior throughout his 25-year incarceration. He has never received even a single write up for misconduct. Prison officials have long trusted Jim to work as a law clerk and help the other incarcerated people research legal issues with in their cases.

Jim Pavatt is an active, helpful, and integral member of the community. The State of Oklahoma plans to execute a man who has long maintained his innocence, has a perfect behavior record in prison, and served his Country for 21-years. Urge the Pardon and Parole Board to recommend clemency for Jim Pavatt.

Visit the official web page for James Pavatt here.

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Call Gov. Stitt at 405-521-2342 with the following message:

"Hello. My name is [your name] and I am calling to urge Gov. Stitt to halt the execution of James Pavatt on November 12. There are serious questions about James' involvement in the murder of Rob Andrew. Also, his service to our country as a decorated 21-year Air Force veteran is worthy of consideration. Please halt this execution."

Oklahoma's aggressive execution schedule marks it as an outlier in its use of the death penalty while the majority of other states are on a downward trend of executions. This particular execution is just one in a series of 25 executions scheduled by Oklahoma in the coming months, despite serious concerns around the state's lethal injection protocols and drugs.

Please sign the petition asking Governor Stitt and the Pardon and Parole Board to do everything within their power to ensure this execution does not go forward, and to seek a path to clemency in the case.

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To: Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt & the Pardon and Parole Board
From: [Your Name]

We are writing to you regarding James Pavatt, who is scheduled for execution in Oklahoma on November 12, 2026 for his alleged 2001 murder of Rob Andrew.

* Jim has long maintained his innocence and, to this day, the State has never been able to conclusively prove he shot and killed the victim. There was never any credible evidence placing Jim at the crime scene. Furthermore, another person confessed to killing Rob Andrew. However, the trial judge blocked Jim's jury from ever hearing that confession.
* Fern Smith, the prosecutor who sought the death penalty against Jim, has a long and documented history of misconduct in death penalty cases, including in the cases of Richard Glossip, David Flippo, Marcus Cargle, Tremane Wood, and Jim's co-defendant Brenda Andrew. Trial prosecutors also manufactured evidence against Jim where none existed.
* Jim is a decorated, 21-Year Air Force Master Sergeant, who has a lifetime of service to the country, his community, and his church. Jim received numerous awards for Honorable Service to his Country. Even while incarcerated Jim has worked to connect other prisoners with religious services. The Attorney General's office is seeking to execute Jim the day after Veteran's Day.
* Jim has demonstrated perfect behavior throughout his 25-year incarceration. He has never received even a single write up for misconduct. Prison officials have long trusted Jim to work as a law clerk and help the other incarcerated people research legal issues with in their cases.

We are concerned that while the vast majority of states with capital punishment continue on a downward trend of executions, Oklahoma has continued to go against trend by carrying on an aggressive execution schedule - targeting the poor, the mentally ill and people of color.

We, the undersigned, ask that you do everything within your power to ensure this execution does not go forward, and to seek a path to clemency in the case.

Thank you for time and attention to this urgent and serious matter.