An Oklahoma death row inmate on death row for a double murder that happened nearly 20 years ago will make his case before the Pardon and Parole Board on Wednesday.

When a board member was absent, the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board was less likely to approve parole cases, data show.

The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board's executive director, Tom Bates, is resigning after five years in the high-stress position. Bates, 56, leaves Nov. 30. In his Sept. 22 resignation letter, he ...