Parole Archives

Colorado Woman Who Helped Dispose of Murder Victim’s Body Considered for Parole

GOLDEN, Colo. – The family of a man who was brutally murdered in rural Jefferson County, Colorado, almost five years ago is expressing concern as one of the individuals involved in disposing of the victim’s dismembered body is being considered for parole just months after she was sentenced to six years in prison. 22-year-old Lila Atencio, who was 17 at the time of the crime, is scheduled to appear before the Colorado State Board of …

Man Sentenced to Life in Prison, No Chance of Parole for 13 Years After ‘Heinous’ Murder of 10-Month-Old in Flin Flon

FLIN FLON, Manitoba – Robert Alexander Bear has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for at least 13 years for the second-degree murder of 10-month-old Chase Pearl McCallum-Fleury in Flin Flon, Manitoba. The heartbreaking case unfolded as the baby’s mother, Charity Fleury, returned to work after maternity leave, leaving her daughter in Bear’s care. Chase was found in medical distress at home while Fleury was at work. Court testimony revealed …

Family Fighting Against Release of Convicted Murderer Under California Parole Law Telling their Frightening Story

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Walter Joseph Lewis, a twice-convicted murderer, was scheduled for parole release under the California Elderly Parole Law, FOX 11 Los Angeles reported. Lewis, currently aged 76, committed his first murder in 1965 at 18 years old, and was sentenced to 13 years in prison. His second murder occurred in 1979 when he killed Robert Chartier by beating him to death with a hammer. The Chartier family has been advocating for the …

Denver man convicted of killing witness to another murder receives life sentence without parole

DENVER, Colorado – Steven Young, 48, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of 32-year-old Charly Lewis in 2020. Young was found guilty of first-degree murder in August for the killing of Lewis, whose body was discovered in an alley in Denver, Colorado. Her death was the result of a fatal gunshot wound. It’s believed that Young killed Lewis because she had witnessed him murder another man, …

Former Death Row Inmate Granted Parole Hearings Sparks Controversy

COVINGTON, Ky. – A man who was originally sentenced to death for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of a Covington woman in 1988 is now eligible for parole following a controversial decision by former Gov. Matt Bevin. Greg Wilson, now 67, will appear before the state parole board on Jan. 22 for the murder of Deborah Pooley. His death sentence was commuted by Bevin to life with the possibility of parole before he left office …

Convicted Attacker Maurice Banks Denied Parole for 2010 Redwood City Assault

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – Maurice Banks, convicted of a violent 2010 attack in Redwood City, was denied parole. The decision was made after a hearing where Banks’ criminal history and behavior in prison were taken into account. He was convicted of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and other charges related to the attack. During the attack, Banks and two other individuals entered a home and assaulted the occupants, causing serious injuries. The parole …

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Faces Restriction on Contacting Ex Following Parole

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Can’t Contact Ex Who Killed Mom as Condition of Parole SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Gypsy Rose Blanchard was granted parole in September after serving eight years for her role in the murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. As part of the conditions of her parole, Blanchard is prohibited from contacting her ex-boyfriend, Nicholas Godejohn, who is serving a life sentence for the murder. Blanchard’s case gained national attention after it was revealed …

Community Outrage Over Parole Decision for Indigenous Woman’s Murderer Sparks Calls for Justice

Penticton, British Columbia – A recent decision by the Parole Board of Canada to grant day parole to the murderer of Roxanne Louie has sparked outrage and frustration among the victim’s family and the indigenous community. Laurie and Dan Wilson, speaking on behalf of the family, expressed their dismay at the lack of notification and opportunity to provide submissions and impact statements regarding Grace Robotti’s parole. Louie, an indigenous woman and the mother of Robotti’s …

Day Parole Angers Community in Penticton After Convicted Killer Receives Early Release

Penticton, British Columbia – Members of the Penticton community gathered at the courthouse to express their outrage over the recent decision by the Parole Board of Canada to grant day parole to Grace Robotti, who was convicted of murdering Indigenous woman Roxanne Louie. This decision has sparked frustration and anger within the community, as many felt blindsided by the lack of notification and opportunity to provide input on the decision. Laurie Wilson, speaking on behalf …

Oscar Pistorius Released on Parole After Serving Half His Sentence

Pretoria, South Africa – Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has been released on parole by South Africa’s Department of Correctional Services. Pistorius, a double-amputee and sprinter who made headlines with his prosthetic legs, was convicted of killing his model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in a highly-publicized case. Pistorius shot Steenkamp through the bathroom door of his home, claiming he believed she was an intruder. He served half of his sentence before being granted parole on Friday. The …