Timothy Stemple Executed in Oklahoma

Timothy Stemple, Oklahoma

Oklahoma executed Timothy Shaun Stemple on March 15, 2012. Timothy was pronounced dead at 6:11 pm local time, inside the execution chamber at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester, Oklahoma. Timothy was 46 years of age. He was convicted and executed for the murder of his wife, 30-year-old Trisha Jane Ruddick Stemple, which occurred on October 24, 1996, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Timothy murdered his wife to collect her life insurance policy. After killing her, Timothy tried to make it appear she had been attacked and killed after receiving a flat tire. Timothy has spent the last 15 years on Mississippi’s death row.

Timothy did not have a criminal history. He had a steady job and helped coach his children in soccer.

Please pray for peace and healing for the family of Trisha. Please pray for the family of Timothy.

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