06-03-2025
Former Oklahoma pharmacist convicted of murder moved to medical facility
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A former Oklahoma pharmacist who is now spending life in prison for murder was moved to a medical facility.
Jerome Ersland is serving a life sentence after being convicted of murdering a teen during a robbery at Reliable Pharmacy in 2009.
Video surveillance of the robbery shows Ersland shooting the teen before leaving the store to chase a second suspect involved. He would return to the store and shoot the teen five more times.
Commutation denied for Oklahoma pharmacist convicted of murder
Last month, Ersland went before the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board to ask for his sentence to be commuted. In the commutation application, Ersland said he wanted to spend time with his family before he dies.
I will die in prison as I am 72 years old…and not eligible for parole until I'm 100. I would like to see my other two children before I die. I will never commit any other crime. I'd move back to my hometown and spend time with family and friends.
Written statement on Jerome Ersland's communtation application
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections has confirmed that he has been moved to a prison medical facility. Due to HIPAA Privacy Laws, the department cannot say why.
Ersland is not eligible for parole until 2049.
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