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Oklahoma Man Convicted of 2006 Double Killing Set for Execution
Kendrick Simpson apologized for the drive-by shooting deaths but was denied clemency.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Kendrick Simpson, 45, is scheduled to be executed in Oklahoma on Thursday for the 2006 killings of Anthony Jones, 19, and Glen Palmer, 20, in a drive-by shooting after a dispute at an Oklahoma City nightclub. Simpson, who fled to Oklahoma City from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, admitted to the killings and apologized to the victims' families, but the state's Pardon and Parole Board denied his request for clemency.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing debates around the death penalty, particularly for crimes committed by individuals with histories of trauma and mental health issues. It also reflects broader concerns about gun violence, particularly in the aftermath of natural disasters that can disrupt communities.
The details
Prosecutors say that on the night of the killings in January 2006, Simpson had placed an assault rifle in the trunk of a vehicle that he and his friends drove to a club in northwest Oklahoma City. After an altercation at the club between Simpson and Palmer, Simpson and his friends followed Palmer and Jones from a nearby gas station, and Simpson pointed the gun out the window and fired about 20 rounds into their car, fatally shooting both victims multiple times.
- On January 2006, the drive-by shooting occurred.
- On February 12, 2026, Kendrick Simpson is scheduled to be executed.
The players
Kendrick Simpson
A 45-year-old man convicted of killing two men in a 2006 drive-by shooting in Oklahoma City after fleeing New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.
Anthony Jones
A 19-year-old victim killed in the 2006 drive-by shooting.
Glen Palmer
A 20-year-old victim killed in the 2006 drive-by shooting.
Crystal Allison
The sister of victim Glen Palmer, who wrote a letter to the Pardon and Parole Board supporting Simpson's execution.
Gentner Drummond
The Oklahoma Attorney General who commended the Pardon and Parole Board for denying Simpson clemency, calling him a "ruthless and violent killer."
What’s next
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a late appeal to block Kendrick Simpson's execution, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday.
The takeaway
This case highlights ongoing debates around the death penalty, particularly for crimes committed by individuals with histories of trauma and mental health issues, as well as broader concerns about gun violence and the impact of natural disasters on communities.
