Oklahoma woman to request sentence commutation after 33 years behind bars

A 72-year-old Oklahoma inmate is requesting the commutation of her sentence on Tuesday after spending 33 years in prison.

Tuesday, February 4th 2025, 5:57 am

By: Christian Hans


An inmate who has spent over 30 years in prison will request an early release before the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board on Tuesday.

72-year-old Cathy Lamb has spent the last 33 years in prison, with corrections officials calling her a "model inmate."

Lamb admits to shooting and killing 23-year-old Darrell Lovell in 1991 but claims the shooting was in self-defense.

Lamb's case has caught the attention of criminal justice advocates as well as her case's original prosecutor, who says Lamb's punishment is excessive.

However, family members of Lovell say Lamb does not deserve a second chance.

On Monday, Lovell's son urged the Pardon and Parole Board to deny Lamb's commutation request.

At Tuesday's hearing, Lamb plans to read a personal letter asking for her early release.

If the board votes in her favor, the case will move to Gov. Kevin Stitt's desk for final approval.

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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