Governor DeWine issues reprieve
By
Ohio Governor's Office, Press Release
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has issued the following reprieve of execution:
• Keith Lamar, who was scheduled to be executed on Nov. 16, 2023. The new date of execution has been moved to Jan. 13, 2027.
Governor DeWine is issuing this reprieve due to ongoing problems involving the willingness of pharmaceutical suppliers to provide drugs to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC), pursuant to DRC protocol, without endangering other Ohioans.