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Crime Analyst
Ep #349 British Airways Killer Robert Brown's Parole Board Hearing with Diana Parkes, Part 7

Crime Analyst

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 60:43


Mother of two, Joanna Simpson, was brutally killed by her estranged husband, British Airways pilot Robert Brown, on 31 October 2010. Brown smuggled a claw hammer in to Joanna's home and bludgeoned her to death before burying her body in a pre-dug grave. Despite this, Brown was acquitted of murder and convicted of manslaughter. He would serve just 13 years before becoming eligible for automatic release.    Laura's forensic analysis of Joanna's case, together with Joanna's extraordinary mother, Diana Parkes CBE, and best friend, Hetti Barkworth-Nanton CBE, ignited a grassroots movement that successfully prevented Brown's automatic release.    But that was not the end. Brown was eligible for parole again in April 2026. Listen as Diana shares the all-important details of what happened at the Parole Board meeting – you won't believe your ears.    In this episode, Laura and Di discuss:  The behind the scenes of the parole board process;  The emotional impact on Joanna's family and loved ones;  The Parole Board hearing – what the professionals recommended and the decision;  Further insights into Robert Brown's psychopathology;  Lessons for professionals assessing coercive control, stalking and domestic abuse;  The continuing work of the Joanna Simpson Foundation, and;  Joanna's enduring legacy and why the fight for justice continues.  If you haven't already listened to Laura's landmark Joanna Simpson series, start here: https://www.crime-analyst.com/case-004-joanna-simpson-a-miscarriage-of-justice/  #JoannaSimpson #HerNameWasJoSimpson #RobertBrown #BritishAirwaysKiller #CoerciveControl #Stalking #PreventMurderInSlowMotionä #WomenMatter #ChildrenMatter #DomesticAbuse #MaleViolence #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #Crime #DomesticHomicide #NotAnotherJo    Clips   https://fb.watch/HV64mwbGDL/    Sources  View the Judicial Review  Crime Analyst Episodes on Joanna Simpson's case:  Ep 105: Joanna Simpson: A Miscarriage of Justice, Part 1  Ep 107: Joanna Simpson: A Miscarriage of Justice, Part 2  Ep 110: How to Save a Life with Hetti Nanton, Part 3  Ep 111: Reflections of Joanna Simpson, Part 4  The Case of Joanna Simpson: the British Airways killer who must stay behind bars  The Case of Joanna Simpson: killer pilot Robert Brown planned every detail of killing Jo  Ep 189: The British Airways Killer to Remain in Prison: The Judicial Review, Part 5    SIGN the petition for serial domestic abusers and stalkers to be on the same register as sex offenders and ensure they are proactively assessed and monitored.    https://www.jsfoundation.org.uk/  https://refuge.org.uk/    Thank You to the Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors:   Amplify your spring look with Thrive Causemetics. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/ANALYSTS for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order.   Go to Quince.com/crimeanalyst for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.    Go to Amazon or physicianschoice.com and use code PCPODCAST10 for 10% off your entire order, PCPODCAST10 for 10% off.    Laura's Resources and Training information: www.dashriskchecklist.com    www.thelaurarichards.com     Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website     YouTube @crimeanalyst      Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast     Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999     Threads @crimeanalyst     X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999      TikTok @crimeanalystpod     Website www.crime-analyst.com      Leave a 5* Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Double Reel
73.3 The Remakes Tribunal 1976: King Kong, Won Ton Ton The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

Double Reel

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 102:07


Continuing Issue 73 of Double Reel, the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. This is the Remakes Tribunal and like the previous part of the issue we're focusing on films from 1976 that are having their 50th anniversary. For our Remake on Trial we ask if there was any reason to do an updated version of King Kong with Jeff Bridges and Jessica Lange. For our Parole Board we ask if a remake would fix the many problems with the "comedy" Won Ton Ton The Dog Who Saved Hollywood. The previous two parts of the issue are already out: Double Reel Monthly and Classics & Hidden Gems. Next week we'll bring you a special Spotlight episode.  Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author And check out reviews of films on physical media on YouTube: Maximum Disc

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin
Francesca Rudkin: Do sentencing laws need to be updated?

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 3:26 Transcription Available


Sentencing laws are back in the headlines - and will likely play a part in this year's election campaigning. This week, a news article about the sentencing and early release of George Starling, a repeat sexual offender, reignited the debate about New Zealand's sentencing laws. It's easy to see why - it's one of many examples of how a punishment doesn't appear to fit the crime, and gives the impression we have a system favouring offenders over victims. Starling was convicted of drugging and raping a woman in 2011. She was one of two victims on the same night. He was not charged until 2020, and by then had served time for a 2011 rape of a third woman. He was found guilty and the judge set a sentencing start point of 10 years' imprisonment. However, once discounts had been applied - for youth and prior good character - the final sentence was reduced by 40 percent, resulting in a prison term of six years. He was also credited for his prior jail sentence, which judges are required by law to take into consideration, and a head injury he sustained after the offending. Then comes how parole works - under New Zealand law, offenders who are not subject to a minimum non-parole period and are serving sentences of more than two years become eligible for parole after serving one-third of their sentence. As a result, a six-year sentence may lead to parole consideration after two years. Release is not automatic, but if the Parole Board determines an offender no longer poses an undue risk to the community parole may be granted. In this case, the parole board cited Starling's low risk, and that he had not offended after his first prison sentence. After all this maths, the result was Starling was released after serving less than two years. This case highlights the ongoing tension between rehabilitation-focused justice and public expectations of accountability and deterrence. The arguments for sentence discounts are that they encourage guilty pleas, reduce court costs, acknowledge personal circumstances and promote rehabilitation, while parole provides incentives for prisoners to address their offending behaviour. This is all well and good, except that this approach fails to adequately reflect the harm suffered by victims. It's little wonder victims of serious violence or sexual offending feel the legal process focuses heavily on the offender's circumstances while giving less weight to the long-term impacts of on their lives. One of Starling's victims stated they had only just began to put the ordeal behind them when they were notified by the parole board that Starling's first parole hearing was coming up. The challenge for policymakers is finding a balance between protecting victims' interests, ensuring public confidence in the justice system, and maintaining principles of fairness and rehabilitation for offenders. The National Party has already instigated sentencing changes, which came into force in June 2025, but recently announced that if it wins re-election it will prohibit judges from treating an offender's "good character" as a mitigating factor when sentencing for sexual offending, as well as increasing support for victims. It is a step in the right direction - because at present, cases with large discounts and early parole simply undermine public confidence in the justice system. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
What Is Mackenzie Shirilla's Prison Record Telling the Parole Board?

Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 21:10


Thirty-six conduct violations. Guilty on thirty-two. Recorded calls where she refuses rehabilitation, calls herself the third victim, and tells her mother she plans to become a life coach. Mackenzie Shirilla's institutional file at the Ohio Reformatory for Women is growing — and defense attorney Eric Faddis says the parole board will read every page of it.Shirilla was convicted in 2023 of killing Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan after deliberately driving her car into a brick building in Strongsville, Ohio, at roughly a hundred miles an hour. She's serving two concurrent sentences of fifteen years to life, with parole eligibility in September 2037.Her conduct record since entering the facility has been relentless. Unauthorized medication that wasn't prescribed to her. Altered clothing. Contraband. Refusing work assignments. And the one that stands apart from the rest — more than a hundred video visits with a released former inmate using another person's identity. She pleaded guilty and took a thirty-day electronics restriction.On recorded calls she knows are monitored, Shirilla describes herself as the third victim of what she still calls an accident. She's expressed zero interest in the rehabilitation programs available to her. She's told her mother she plans to be a life coach when she gets out.Faddis, a criminal defense attorney and former felony prosecutor, breaks down what this institutional record actually means when the parole board convenes. He explains how violations are weighed, whether refusal to acknowledge the crime carries specific consequences, and whether an inmate's own recorded words can be used against them at a hearing. He also answers the question nobody around Shirilla appears to be asking: what would a defense attorney tell her to do differently starting now?Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MackenzieShirilla #ShirillaParole #TheCrashNetflix #DominicRusso #DavionFlanagan #TrueCrime #EricFaddis #OhioReformatory #HiddenKillers #ShirillaConductViolations

Kerre McIvor Mornings Podcast
Kerre Woodham: How can you have faith in a system in which the punishment never matches the crime?

Kerre McIvor Mornings Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 6:51 Transcription Available


It's just so infuriating when you see criminals who are given sentences that in no way reflect the heinous nature of their crime. It would be lovely, well not lovely, but it would be admirable to have faith in a justice system, not simply have to endure a legal system. The Aussies know how to do it. There was a particularly ghastly pack rape of a young woman who had the misfortune to be walking home from a bus stop at the wrong place at the wrong time, and a gang of young men and one woman said, “Let's go and get ourselves a Sheila". And so this pack of homeless kids assaulted her, tortured her, gang raped her and murdered her. And they were sent to prison forever, until such time as they were physically incapacitated to no longer serve as a threat to the community or until they were dead. The UN came galloping in and said you simply can't do that, they were children when they did this. Yeah, no. They were man enough to cause that sort of pain, harm, and damage to an innocent woman, man enough to serve the crime. They can give somebody 36 years for rape and murder because even though they're a teenager, even though they've never done anything like this before, the severity of the crime is such that they pose a threat to society – damn right they do. But what do we do? Here we do it differently. We believe in the inherent goodness of all people and the redemptive power of incarceration, even when there is absolutely no basis to believe that. Around 56.5% of people with previous convictions are reconvicted within two years of release. Nearly 36% end up back in prison over the same period. Now, many people who get sent to prison are unfortunate, many people learn their lesson, but for those who commit the most serious crimes, they simply don't. This week we learned that Carla Cardno's rapist, torturer, and murderer is set to be released from prison and nobody is allowed to know what he looks like at all. Despite the fact a review ordered by the Parole Board in 2009 found he scored highly on the psychopathy checklist measure, he's a psychopath, and his characteristics pointed to the likelihood of serious violent and sexual recidivism. That was in 2009. They said after meeting him in 2014 it was worrying that he acknowledged he had enjoyed the event and the circumstances of his crime and the control he could exercise on the child during his dreadful offending. And so now apparently, he's cured. He's cured of being that sick, cruel deviant that he confessed himself to be and the Parole Board now believes he's only of average risk of offending. Oh cool. Average. Brilliant. How can you go from being that sick, that wrongly wired, to cured? You can't. At least I suppose we can run him through AI and see what he looks like now I guess, have a fair idea. And I guess at least we know what George Starling looks like. He's a Christchurch rapist who drugged two women with sedative laced vodka. These young women were flatmates, they returned back to their flat from a party to find Starling was already at their house, somebody else had invited him round. He offered them a drink. They thought they were having a drink of vodka. When they began suffering the effects of the drugged vodka, they took themselves off to bed. He entered first one room then the other and raped both women over the course of the night. Five months later he raped a third woman. He was found guilty of the rapes in two separate trials. In the first case he was sentenced to five years, served two. In the second he was sentenced to six years, served less than two. Why would you bother going through a court case for that as a woman? I have the utmost respect for the women who went to the Police, who saw that he was charged and made accountable for what he'd done to them, presumably doing so hoping that by their courage they'd be able to prevent him doing it again. But the sentencing just bears no relation to what he did to them. Apparently, he's no longer a risk to the community because he understands he must get consent. Yeah. Drugging women with sedative laced vodka so he can rape them, George, does not count as consent. Shock you and call you confused, but there you go. How could you be confused about consent when it comes to that? Snaps for you George, personal growth. That's right, drugging women so you can rape them isn't consent. How can we have faith in a system? I mean this is just two – you could probably pull two stories from the paper as well. You could probably pull a couple of stories if you just Googled “rapist sentenced New Zealand", you would find farcical, farcical sentences given. At least I suppose he was sent to prison. We've had drunk drivers who've killed people who haven't been sent to prison. How can we have faith in a system where the punishment for serious crimes is so insignificant, so inconsistent with the severity of the crime and the damage that they have caused? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canterbury Mornings with Chris Lynch
John MacDonald: This parole board decision beggars belief

Canterbury Mornings with Chris Lynch

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 4:37 Transcription Available


If you ever needed proof that victims of crime are taking a back seat to the criminals, this is it. And if you ever needed proof that the parole board is out of touch with the rest of us, this is it. Because on Tuesday this week, convicted rapist George Murphy Starling was released from Christchurch's Rolleston Prison after serving just two years of a six year sentence. Why's that? Because the parole board doesn't consider him to be an undue risk to the public. This is a man who drugged and raped two women in Christchurch who has been released from prison after serving two years of a six year sentence. It gets worse. But the question we need to be asking ourselves is this: When it comes to deciding whether to release a criminal from prison, what's more important? Public safety or the amount of time they've spent behind bars? In this particular case, there's only one answer. Because I don't give a damn whether this guy is considered to be a threat or not, which is what the parole board thinks and that's why it's let him out early. I give a damn about the fact that he went to the home of two women. He was waiting for them when they returned from a 21st party. He poured them drinks, vodka laced with sedatives, and after they became incapacitated and went to bed, he went in and raped them. That's not the only shocking part of this. Because he's not just a two time rapist. He's a three time rapist. In 2013, the same guy was sentenced to five years for another rape and got out after two. So we've got a three time rapist out of prison this week because the parole board doesn't consider him to be an undue risk to the public. As the judge said when he was sentencing this guy two years ago for raping the two women in their flat, the offending was pre meditated, with him arriving at their place with alcohol mixed with a drug. The judge said: “These rapes took place inside their own home. They were entitled to feel safe and secure in their own beds.” Can you imagine how this guy's victims must be feeling right now? Well, according to one report I've seen, one of them asked the parole board not to let him out because she doesn't think he's ready to be released. At the time this monster was sentenced, one of his victims said it had changed her life forever. That gives us some idea how they'll be feeling. As for the rapist himself, he has told the parole board that he now understands what consent is and that he must get consent if he wants to have sex with someone. For goodness sake. And that's enough to let him out early after serving two years of a six year sentence? He's a monster who should still be behind bars and this decision by the parole board is nothing short of monstrous. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Howie Carr Radio Network
Mass Parole Board Is Out Of Control | 5.26.26 - The Howie Carr Show Hour 3

The Howie Carr Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 38:26


Plymouth County DA Tim Cruz joins Howie to discuss the Massachusetts Parole Board and how they're out of control, so much that Maura Healey can't even wrangle them.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Double Reel
72.3 The Remakes Tribunal: The Winslow Boy, Body of Evidence

Double Reel

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 90:47


Continuing Issue 72 of the monthly magazine podcast of the discerning film nerd. This is the Remakes Tribunal and still on the theme of courtroom and legal films. Our Remake on Trial asks if there was a good reason for David Mamet to update a 1940s film of an Edwardian court case with 1999's The Winslow Boy. Then have our toughest case yet on the Parole Board: is there any way, any way at all, to redeem or improve the infamous Madonna-led "erotic" "thriller" Body of Evidence? This Issue's Double Reel Monthly and Classics and Hidden Gems are already out and next week we have a Spotlight on Taika Waititi. Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author And check out reviews of films on physical media here: Maximum Disc 

Behind The Lens
Behind the curtain: how Louisiana's parole system and courts shape who goes free

Behind The Lens

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 30:08


Louisiana's Parole Board conducts hearings in public, offering a rare window into how life-changing decisions are made inside the criminal justice system. [...] Read More... from Behind the curtain: how Louisiana's parole system and courts shape who goes free The post Behind the curtain: how Louisiana's parole system and courts shape who goes free appeared first on The Lens.

The Dallas Morning News
Texas parole board denies clemency to James Broadnax two days before scheduled execution ... and more news

The Dallas Morning News

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 6:05


The vote against recommending clemency or reprieve was unanimous, according to a memo obtained Tuesday by The Dallas Morning News. The decision comes two days before Broadnax is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection in Huntsville. In other news, only three Texas summer camps have received licenses to operate this summer, as camps race to navigate a slate of strict new laws enacted following last year's catastrophic Hill Country floods; C. Lee Transportation provides up to 250 rides a day for residents heading to warehouses, medical offices, and job sites; and Terry Black's Barbecue and Hat Creek Burger Company are teaming up on a beef burger patty topped with chopped brisket and barbecue sauce from Terry Black's, then stacked with cheddar cheese, pickles and onion rings. The Pitmaster Stack will be sold at all of Hat Creek's 26 restaurants, including 11 in Dallas-Fort Worth. The burger will not be sold at any of Terry Black's locations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Same Business Different Day
Killer Sally The Documentary- What Netflix Got Wrong

Same Business Different Day

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 35:07


The story of Sally McNeil and the murder of her husband Ray McNeil has generated a lot of buzz since “Killer Sally” was in the top 10 of Netflix shows, both globally and in the US in 2022.While watching and then re-watching the three part series, something didn't sit well with our host, historian Kristi Hawthorne. There's always more to the story and she always wants to know more. That's what we love about her work! In this episode, she shares a different perspective about the murder of Ray.Sally repeatedly claimed in the series that her body building husband was an abuser and that she was a battered wife – and was left with no choice but to shoot her husband in self defense. However, Sally's testimony to the Parole Board in 2019 and 2020 offers a completely different version of events that led up to her shooting of her unarmed husband.Kristi has obtained court documents from the trial, which includes written statements and police reports that documented Sally's long list of violence against teenagers, her husbands, neighbors, women and police officers. The prosecutor stated that Sally was one of the most violent offenders he had ever prosecuted.In this episode, Kristi sits down with her co-host Porsche Locker to discuss what the documentary missed. Sure, we encourage you to watch the documentary, but don't miss the Coastal Crimes version. Then, it will all make sense! The Killer Sally story as told by Porsche & Kristi, Coastal Crimes!This bonus episode of Same Business Business Different Day podcast is to tell you about a brand new podcast called Coastal Crimes. You don't want to miss what these ladies have in store! Please follow them:YouTube & Spotify- CoastalCrimesPodInstagram- @CoastalCrimes760Stay tuned for more and please like, subscribe, and tell everyone you know.

Facts Matter
Community in Shock After Serial Child Rapist Given Early Release by California Parole Board

Facts Matter

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 7:19


In the 90s, in California, David Allen Funston would drive around suburban neighborhoods looking for children. He would then use candy, toys, and little gifts to lure kids into his car. Once inside, he would kidnap them, beat them, and sexually assault them before dumping them on the roadside.Funston was convicted in 1999 of sexual abuse of children, including kidnapping and lewd and lascivious acts with a minor.He was sentenced to prison to serve out three life sentences. So far, Funston, now 64, has been sitting in prison for 27 years.The California Parole Board granted him early release under California's Elderly Parole Program, which allows inmates who are over the age of 50 and have served at least 20 years or more to be released early.The thinking is that he is no longer a danger to society.Let's go through the details together.

The Howie Carr Radio Network
MA Parole Board Handing Out Freedom Like Candy | 3.19.26 - The Howie Carr Show Hour 4

The Howie Carr Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 38:31


The newest scam in Massachusetts is the amount of vicious killers and jailbirds being released by the Parole Board.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

COVID Era - THE NEXT NORMAL with Dave Trafford
These are the reasons the parole board gave for granting a convicted child killer unescorted absences from prison

COVID Era - THE NEXT NORMAL with Dave Trafford

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 39:55


What needs to change? More reaction to the OPP report clearing three Toronto officers. GUESTS: Monte McGregor - criminal defence lawyer Clayton Campbell - President of the Toronto Police Association

John McGinness
John McGinness Show March 12th

John McGinness

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 28:24


Today, John discusses California's proposed billionaire tax, California's Parole Board, and takes calls to chat with listeners about their thoughts.

John McGinness
John McGinness Show February 26th

John McGinness

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 30:16


Today, John discusses the case of David Allen Funston, decisions made by the Parole Board in California, and takes your calls to talk about your thoughts on these topics.

KMJ's Afternoon Drive
Doctors Sound The Alarm: Parole Board Is Undermining Life-Saving Addiction Treatment

KMJ's Afternoon Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 13:59


More than a dozen state prison doctors and state‑appointed attorneys say California’s parole board is still relying on faulty drug test results when deciding whether to release incarcerated people, despite a wave of false positives that exposed major flaws just two years ago. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philip Teresi Podcasts
Doctors Sound The Alarm: Parole Board Is Undermining Life-Saving Addiction Treatment

Philip Teresi Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 13:59


More than a dozen state prison doctors and state‑appointed attorneys say California’s parole board is still relying on faulty drug test results when deciding whether to release incarcerated people, despite a wave of false positives that exposed major flaws just two years ago. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nightside With Dan Rea
Another Convicted Murderer Freed by MA Parole Board

Nightside With Dan Rea

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 38:49 Transcription Available


Another MA convicted murderer originally facing life without parole is set free after being parole eligible under MA's new ruling that emerging adults, those 18 to 20 at the time of the offense, could not be sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. Former Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson's husband Tanzerious Anderson, who was convicted of murdering Imam Yazbek during a robbery at the age of 19, will be released. Is this fair? While the Parole Board in its decision said Anderson has addressed his need areas through several programs and deems him "compatible with the welfare of society", do you think his release is still warranted? We discussed in general MA's ruling on parole eligibility for emerging adults aged 18-20.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sky News Daily
Is it safe to let out Britain's most notorious prisoner?

Sky News Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 16:15


Charles Bronson's ninth appeal to the Parole Board is being considered as the hostage-taking former armed robber continues his fight for freedom.The 73-year-old has spent 52 years in jail, much of it in solitary confinement and he and his celebrity supporters believe it is now time for him to be released.Niall is joined by Sky's crime commentator Martin Brunt who assesses Bronson's chances of getting parole and reflects on his unlikely decades-long friendship with the violent criminal.Producer: Emily HulmeEditor: Wendy Parker

Murder Weekly - Short Crime Mysteries
"THE MAN WHO KILLED JOHN LENNON: 45 YEARS OF DENIAL & THE PAROLE BOARD'S VERDICT - PART 2"

Murder Weekly - Short Crime Mysteries

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 23:26 Transcription Available


Reid Carter concludes the John Lennon assassination special. Mark David Chapman's defense planned an insanity defense—paranoid schizophrenia, delusions, the little people in his walls. But on June 22, 1981, Chapman told Judge Dennis Edwards that God ordered him to plead guilty. His attorney objected. Chapman didn't care. Sentenced to 20-years-to-life. August 2025: His fourteenth parole denial. The board cited his "selfish disregard for human life of global consequence" and "the worldwide void he created." Yoko Ono still writes letters opposing release. Chapman is now 70 years old. Next hearing: February 2027. He'll likely die in prison.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

RNZ: Checkpoint
Convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston declined parole

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 5:40


The Parole Board has declined parole for convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston. The 50-year-old will remain behind bars until at least November 2027. Weatherston was an academic at Otago University and had been in a relationship with honours student Sophie Elliott. In 2008 Elliot was packing up her life to move to Wellington to take up a job at Treasury when Weatherston arrived at her home and stabbed her more than 200 times in a brutal attack. Weatherston appeared before the Parole Board this morning for the first time after serving an 18-year non-parole period. Reporter Timothy Brown attended the hearing and spoke to Lisa Owen.

RNZ: Morning Report
Clayton Weatherston to appear before Parole Board

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 2:46


The man responsible for the horrific murder of Sophie Elliott, will appear before the Parole Board for the first time today. Timothy Brown spoke to Sophie's father.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Gil Elliott: Father of Sophie Elliott on killer Clayton Weatherston's Parole Board bid for freedom

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 3:02 Transcription Available


One of New Zealand's most violent murderers is set to appear before the Parole Board for the first time this week. Clayton Weatherston was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum non-parole period of 18 years for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Sophie Elliott in 2008. Weatherston is now eligible for parole, but Sophie's father, Gil Elliott, says he hasn't availed himself of any rehabilitation measures. "I maintain that his mental state, when he went in, will be the same as his mental state now after 18 years. Why would it be any different?" LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Locked In with Ian Bick
How I Survived 25+ Years in Kansas' Worst Prisons | Luis Gutierrez

Locked In with Ian Bick

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 118:48


Luis Gutierrez got pulled into California and Kansas gangs at a young age after a rough childhood that set him on a violent path. In this episode, Luis tells the full story of how a crime that resulted in the murder of his close friend led him to turn down an 11-year plea deal and receive life in prison, sending him into some of Kansas' most brutal and dangerous maximum-security prisons. He shares raw, uncensored stories from inside those prisons, the violence he witnessed, and the mindset required to survive decades behind bars. Luis also opens up about the redemption that changed his life in prison, the steps he took to earn a real chance at freedom, and an unexpected love story after meeting a prison staff member who ultimately lost her job over their relationship. Today, Luis runs a successful nonprofit and tattoo shop, using his past to help others avoid the same mistakes and prove that even a life sentence doesn't have to be the end of the story. _____________________________________________ #PrisonSurvival #KansasPrison #PrisonLife #TrueCrime #LifeInPrison #PrisonStories #SurvivingPrison #incarceration _____________________________________________ Thank you to WARBY PARKER for sponsoring this episode: Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when they buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses at https://warbyparker.com/LOCKEDIN — using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad _____________________________________________ Connect with Luis Gutierrez: http://www.redemptionanimalrescueks.com _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 First Days in Prison & Early Survival 01:11 Life After Prison: Redemption Inc, Second Chances & Animal Rescue 04:46 Childhood, Family, and the Roots of Trauma 09:30 Moving States, Gangs, and Juvenile Arrests 13:30 The Turning Point: Tragedy, Charges, and Sentencing 20:11 First Time in Prison: Violence, Fear, and Reality Setting In 28:42 Prison Politics, Gang Life, and How to Stay Alive 39:39 Solitary Confinement, Prison Mentors, and Learning to Adapt 48:47 Life in Segregation: Art, Mental Survival, and Trauma 59:39 Drugs in Prison, Relationships, and a Shift in Mindset 01:12:10 Prison Dog Programs, Redemption, and Meeting Melissa 01:23:53 Preparing for Freedom, Relapse Risks, and Setbacks 01:29:06 Facing the Parole Board and Fighting for a Second Chance 01:39:01 Life After Prison: Community Work, Business, and Giving Back 01:47:02 Family, Marriage, and Rebuilding Trust After Prison 01:51:01 Advice for At-Risk Youth and the Power of Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marietta Daily Journal Podcast
KSU students rally on campus to protest ICE, deportations and detentions | National Weather Service: Potential ‘major winter storm' incoming this weekend | Cobb victim advocate appointed to State Parole Board

Marietta Daily Journal Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 13:34


===== MDJ Script/ Top Stories for January 23rd Publish Date:  January 23rd    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, January 23rd and Happy Birthday to Earl Falconer I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal KSU students rally on campus to protest ICE, deportations and detentions National Weather Service: Potential ‘major winter storm’ incoming this weekend Cobb victim advocate appointed to State Parole Board Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on breads All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: INGLES 8 STORY 1: KSU students rally on campus to protest ICE, deportations and detentions  Hundreds of Kennesaw State students walked out of class Tuesday, joining a nationwide protest against ICE on the anniversary of Donald Trump’s second inauguration. The “Free America” walkout, organized by Students for Socialism at KSU, called for justice for those detained, deported, or killed by ICE—like Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis earlier this month. Students gathered on the campus green, holding signs and chanting, “Justice for Renee” and “The people united will never be defeated.” Some marched around the student center, megaphones in hand, their voices echoing across campus. Grace Blomberg, one of the organizers, said the walkout was about solidarity. “We have a responsibility to stand with our immigrant brothers and sisters and with students in Minneapolis who’ve been striking for days,” she said. Not everyone agreed. Andre Stafford, chair of the Cobb Young Republicans, called the protests “misinformed” and said, “At the end of the day, it’s about law and order.” STORY 2: National Weather Service: Potential ‘major winter storm’ incoming this weekend  Winter’s about to make its presence known in Georgia, and the National Weather Service is urging everyone to stay alert. A major winter storm is brewing, set to hit the eastern U.S. this weekend, but where it’ll hit hardest? Still up in the air. Meteorologist Sam Marlow explained the storm’s setup: Arctic air surging south meets warm, moisture-packed air from the Gulf and Pacific. Somewhere along a line from the Carolinas to Texas, they’ll collide—bringing snow, freezing rain, and chaos. For Cobb County, expect a messy mix. Rain and snow showers could start early Saturday, with temps hovering around 40. By nightfall, it’s all but guaranteed—precipitation, freezing rain, and lows dipping to 26. Sunday? More of the same, with highs near 36 and lows plummeting to 19. And once the storm’s gone? Bitter cold sticks around. The advice? Be ready. Stock up on groceries, cover outdoor pipes, and pack an emergency kit for your car. If roads get bad, stay put—it helps crews clear them faster. For those without a warm place to stay, MUST Ministries is opening its winter warming shelter Saturday through Feb. 3. Located at 1297 Bells Ferry Road in Marietta, the shelter offers hot meals, beds, and breakfast. Guests should arrive by 8 p.m., and transportation is available through county transit vouchers. Stay safe, Georgia. STORY 3: Cobb victim advocate appointed to State Parole Board  Kimberly McCoy, a veteran in victim advocacy from Cobb County, has been appointed to the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles by Gov. Brian Kemp. She steps into the role left by Meg Heap, who departed in August to become U.S. attorney for Georgia’s Southern District. McCoy’s resume is stacked. She co-founded the Cobb Family Justice Center, served 25 years as director of the Cobb DA’s Victim Witness Unit, and holds degrees in criminal justice and public administration. But her new role hasn’t been without controversy. Attorneys for death row inmate Stacey Humphreys, convicted of killing two Cobb real estate agents, argued McCoy’s past work with victims’ families creates a conflict of interest in his clemency case. Though McCoy planned to abstain from voting, a judge ruled her involvement could still unfairly sway the outcome. Humphreys’ execution, originally set for Dec. 17, has been delayed until a full, impartial clemency hearing can take place. McCoy’s appointment marks a new chapter in her career, but it’s already proving to be a challenging one. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  We’ll be right back. Break: INGLES 8 STORY 4: Severe blood shortage: Give blood to Red Cross now  The American Red Cross is in desperate need of blood donors—like, now. Winter always strains the blood supply, but this year? It’s critical. Patients can’t afford delays in lifesaving care, so if you’re eligible, roll up your sleeve and help. As a thank-you, donors through Jan. 25 are entered to win a trip to Super Bowl LX in California. From Jan. 26 to Feb. 28, you’ll snag a $20 e-gift card. Local drives are happening all over Cobb County—Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and more. Check RedCrossBlood.org for dates and locations. And remember: your donation could literally save a life. STORY 5: F BRAVES: Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones are headed to Cooperstown, two center fielders who dominated their eras with a mix of power, speed, and jaw-dropping defense. Born just a day apart in April 1977, they’ll now share the stage at the Hall of Fame induction on July 26. Beltrán, in his fourth year on the ballot, finally crossed the 75% threshold, earning 84.2% of the vote. Jones, in his ninth year, got 78.4%. Both had to climb uphill—Beltrán’s path clouded by the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, Jones’ by a slow start in Hall voting (just 7.3% in 2018). Beltrán, a nine-time All-Star, hit .279 with 435 homers and 1,587 RBIs over 20 seasons. He was a postseason monster, batting .307 with 16 homers in 65 playoff games. “The Mets are a big part of my identity,” he said, though his career spanned stints with Kansas City, Houston, St. Louis, and others. Jones, meanwhile, was a defensive wizard, winning 10 Gold Gloves and smashing 434 homers. He’s now the sixth Braves legend from their 1990s dynasty to make the Hall, joining Maddux, Glavine, Smoltz, Chipper, and McGriff. I'm Keith Ippolito and that’s your MDJ Sports Minute. And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on breads We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: INGLES 8 Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by the BG Podcast Network Show Sponsors: www.ingles-markets.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nightside With Dan Rea
A Dive into the MA Parole Board's Latest Decisions

Nightside With Dan Rea

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 38:47 Transcription Available


As of the end of 2025, the Massachusetts Parole Board had approved the release of 39 murder convicts, while denying parole to 12 inmates. This year so far in 2026, the Parole Board has released 5 more murder convicts, denying just 3. This comes in the wake of the state Supreme Judicial Court ruling in 2024 that ruled that emerging adults aged 18 to 20 at the time of the offense cannot be sentenced to life without parole.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Double Jeopardy - The Law and Politics Podcast
Listeners' Mailbag: Tariffs, Hunger Strikes and Undermining the Parole Board

Double Jeopardy - The Law and Politics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 44:22


In this week's episode Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC discuss a wide range of issues affecting UK law and politics and answer some listeners' questions.     Does Elon Musk's climbdown over Grok's image generator represent a victory for online safety campaigners and have Ken and Tim been unfair about Ofcom's record of enforcing the Online Safety Act ?    Will the US Supreme Court's imminent ruling in  Learning Resources v Trump declare Trump's unilateral imposition of tariffs without Congressional approval to be unlawful and what would that mean for Trump's latest threats to impose tariffs on any NATO country opposing his demand to take over Greenland?   And is being turned down for the Nobel Peace Prize a good reason to invade a sovereign State ?   The decision of 6 Palestine Action activists to end their hunger strike was greeted with relief by the Ministry of Justice but what were the activists demanding and what is the law concerning the duty of the Prison Service in response to hunger strikes?  Ken and Tim explain the fundamental shift in the law from mandatory force feeding of the Suffragettes, as established in the 1909 judgment in Leigh v Gladstone, to the turning point in the ‘70s and 80s involving IRA hunger strikers.     What do recent amendments to the Parole Board's powers and the Justice Secretary's new power to direct the Parole Board to refer a release decision in “top-tier” cases to the High Court say about Labour's approach to sentencing, fairness and respect for judicial independence?  See this for a background to the changes - https://www.no5.com/2025/12/the-parole-board-new-powers-and-new-challenges/   Finally, Ken and Tim reflect on the defection of Robert Jenrick to Reform, the record of his replacement as Shadow Justice Secretary, Nick Timothy MP, and the mysterious decision by SFO Director, Nick Ephgrave, to announce his early retirement after only 2 and half years in the job. -- overing the critical intersections of politics and law in the UK with expert commentary on high-profile legal cases, political controversies, prisons and sentencing, human rights law, current political events and the shifting landscape of justice and democracy. With in-depth discussions and influential guests, Double Jeopardy is the podcast that uncovers the forces shaping Britain's legal and political future.     What happens when politics and law collide? How do politics shape the law - and when does the law push back? What happens when judicial independence is tested, human rights come under attack, or freedom of expression is challenged? And who really holds power in Britain's legal and political system?  Get answers to questions like these weekly on Wednesdays.    Double Jeopardy is presented by Ken Macdonald KC, former Director of Public Prosecutions, and Tim Owen KC, as they break down the legal and political issues in Britain. From high-profile legal cases to the evolving state of British democracy, Double Jeopardy offers expert legal commentary on the most pressing topics in UK law, politics, and human rights.     Ken Macdonald KC served as Director of Public Prosecutions from 2003-2008, shaping modern prosecutorial policy and advocating for the rule of law. He is a former Warden of Wadham College, Oxford, a crossbench member of the House of Lords, and a leading writer, commentator and broadcaster on politics and the rule of law.  Tim Owen KC has been involved in many of the most significant public, criminal and human rights law cases over the past four decades.  Both bring unparalleled experience from the frontline of Britain's legal and political landscape.  If you like The Rest Is Politics, Talking Politics, Law Pod UK and Today in Focus, you'll love Double Jeopardy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long Story Short
Lawmakers Seek Balance in Oklahoma's Landlord-Tenant Act

Long Story Short

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 19:50


Jake Ramsey detailed several proposed bills in the upcoming legislative session that could provide balance to Oklahoma's Landlord-Tenant Act. Keaton Ross reported on a dip in parole grant rates when the five-member Pardon and Parole Board is operating at reduced capacity. After reporter J.C. Hallman's latest story focuses on an Edmond family and offers details on State Farm practices across the country. Ted Streuli hosts.

Nightside With Dan Rea
MA Trooper Hanna's Killer Up for Parole - Part 1

Nightside With Dan Rea

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 38:14 Transcription Available


Jose Colon, one of the men convicted of killing Massachusetts State Trooper George Hanna back in 1983 is up for parole. Colon was 20 years old at the time of the murder and now qualifies for a parole hearing under the state’s new law that gives juveniles between the ages of 18-20 a second chance. Gov. Maura Healey wrote an opposition letter to the Parole Board this week, pushing against Colon’s release. Dan agrees with the governor and applauds her position on Colon. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey checked in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nightside With Dan Rea
MA Trooper Hanna's Killer Up for Parole - Part 2

Nightside With Dan Rea

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 39:04 Transcription Available


Jose Colon, one of the men convicted of killing Massachusetts State Trooper George Hanna back in 1983 is up for parole. Colon was 20 years old at the time of the murder and now qualifies for a parole hearing under the state’s new law that gives juveniles between the ages of 18-20 a second chance. Gov. Maura Healey wrote an opposition letter to the Parole Board this week, pushing against Colon’s release. Dan agrees with the governor and applauds her position on Colon. What are your thoughts on this?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nightside With Dan Rea
Up For Parole

Nightside With Dan Rea

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 40:34 Transcription Available


Gov. Healey wrote a letter to the state Parole Board urging them to deny parole for the man serving a life sentence without parole for his role in the murder of Massachusetts State Trooper George Hanna. A recent Supreme Court granted a retroactive parole review. Dan wanted to know what listeners thought about the parole in this case, and in the criminal system in general. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast
Gwinnett Couple Handcuffed at Home after Fake Hostage Call | Why Warming Up Your Car on Cold Mornings Might Actually Be Hurting It | Judge Again Pauses Georgia Execution amid Parole Board Conflict Questions

Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2026 11:02


Top Stories for January 3rd Publish Date: January 3rd From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Saturday, January 3rd and Happy Birthday to John Paul Jones I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Gwinnett couple handcuffed at home after fake hostage call Why warming up your car on cold mornings might actually be hurting it Judge again pauses Georgia execution amid parole board conflict questions All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: Kia Mall of Georgia STORY 1: Gwinnett couple handcuffed at home after fake hostage call Christmas Eve turned into a nightmare for Fredis Mejia and his wife. One minute, they were watching a movie. The next? Police with guns and shields were storming their home on Sugar Mill Drive. Through his security cameras, he saw officers surrounding the house. Moments later, he was on the ground, handcuffed. His wife, terrified it was immigration officers, refused to open the door until neighbors convinced her. The reason? A fake 911 call claiming a woman was being held at gunpoint. The caller gave an address that doesn’t even exist—4051 Sugar Hill Court. Gwinnett police say they acted quickly, fearing someone’s life was in danger. But Mejia says they treated him and his wife like criminals. “No apology, nothing. They just left,” he said. Police now believe it was a “swatting” incident, where false reports trigger a heavy police response. It’s illegal, and those responsible could face serious charges. STORY 2: Why warming up your car on cold mornings might actually be hurting it We’ve all done it. It’s freezing outside, so you grab your coffee, throw on a coat, start the car, and let it idle while you finish getting ready. Feels like the right move, right? A warm car, defrosted windshield—what’s not to love? Well, here’s the thing: that old habit might actually be doing more harm than good. Back in the day, when cars had carburetors, warming up your engine was necessary. But modern engines? They don’t need it. In fact, idling too long can damage your engine. Fuel doesn’t fully evaporate in cold weather, which means it can wash away the oil that lubricates critical parts like pistons and cylinders. Less oil equals more wear and tear—and a shorter engine life. So, what’s the better move? Start your car, wait 30 seconds, and drive off gently. The motion warms the engine faster than idling ever could. And if your windshield’s iced over? Grab a scraper. Don’t just sit there waiting for the defroster to do all the work. Oh, and if you’re driving an EV, preheat it while it’s plugged in to save battery range. STORY 3: Judge again pauses Georgia execution amid parole board conflict questions A Georgia judge hit the brakes on Stacey Humphreys’ execution—again. Originally set for Dec. 17, the lethal injection was paused last-minute, and now Fulton County Judge Robert McBurney says there’s more to sort out. The issue? Possible conflicts of interest on the state parole board, which decides clemency. Humphreys’ lawyers argue two board members shouldn’t even be involved. One, Kimberly McCoy, was a victim advocate during his trial. The other, Wayne Bennett, was the sheriff overseeing security when the trial moved to Glynn County. “Pressing pause is the right move,” McBurney wrote, calling the concerns “non-frivolous.” Humphreys, 52, was convicted of killing two women in a Cobb County real estate office back in 2003. His defense team says he deserves a clemency hearing without potential bias. Both sides have until Jan. 19 to file more arguments. For now, the clock stops. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Ingles Markets STORY 4: Virginia-Highland staple Murphy’s sold to father-son chef duo After 45 years, Murphy’s Restaurant, a Virginia-Highland institution, is changing hands—but not entirely leaving the family, in a way. Tom Murphy, who opened the beloved spot in 1980 as a Georgia State class project, has sold it to father-son chef duo Gregg and Matt McCarthy. They’ll officially take over on Jan. 5, 2026. The McCarthys are no strangers to Murphy’s. Gregg was executive chef from 2005 to 2009, and Matt joined as executive chef in 2023. “Murphy’s is more than a restaurant—it’s a cornerstone of this community,” they said. For decades, Murphy’s has been the go-to for brunch, wine tastings, and cozy dinners. And now, it’s ready for its next chapter. STORY 5: Historic Campbellton Park expands as development in South Fulton County continues Tucked along the Chattahoochee River, about 30 miles from Atlanta, lies the quiet, nature-filled city of Chattahoochee Hills. Mayor-elect Camille Lowe has big plans to make this hidden gem more accessible—without losing its charm. One of those big ideas? Expanding Campbellton Park from 18 acres to 95, thanks to a $2.5 million public-private effort led by the Trust for Public Land. Christine Hassell, who oversees capital projects for the Chattahoochee program, says the park is part of a larger vision: connecting one million people across 50 miles, from Atlanta to Alabama, through trails and river access. With new trails, birdwatching spots, and a rich history woven into the land, the park is already drawing visitors. And with MARTA’s bus rapid transit and local business revitalization underway, the area is poised for thoughtful growth. Break 3: GCPL Passport STORY 6: Teen accused of stealing thousands in East Cobb Venmo scam A 17-year-old is accused of pulling off a bold scam at a busy East Cobb intersection, tricking drivers into handing over thousands of dollars under the guise of collecting donations for a basketball team. Police say Antrez Jenkins stood at Johnson Ferry and Lower Roswell roads, asking for $1 donations. But when drivers opened payment apps like Venmo, he allegedly grabbed their phones and transferred much larger amounts before handing them back. One victim, Brenda Laskey, said it happened to her on Christmas Day. “He was messing with my phone, and I grabbed his and said, ‘Give me my phone back now!’” she recalled. When she got home, she discovered $2,000 had been drained from her account. Laskey immediately changed her passwords and called 911. Police arrested Jenkins at the same intersection, charging him with robbery and theft by deception. STORY 7: 25-year-old Georgia police officer battles stage 5 kidney failure At just 25, Officer Quas’Jon “Q” Flowers is facing a battle no one sees coming in their twenties: stage five kidney failure. A two-year veteran of the Albany Police Department, Flowers has been fighting a hereditary kidney condition since his teens. His health took a sharp turn in recent years—his kidney function plummeting from near-normal in 2021 to just 5–9% now. Doctors have placed a dialysis catheter, and he’s preparing for at-home treatments while awaiting final approval to join the kidney transplant list. A living donor could change everything, offering better outcomes and a shorter wait. The Albany Police Department is rallying behind him. “We lift him up in strength and support,” they said. Nearly 90,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for a kidney transplant. If you’d like to help, visit www.donatelifegeorgia.org to learn about organ donation. We’ll have closing comments after this Break 4: Sugar Hill Ice Skating Rink Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.gwinnettdailypost.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by the BG Podcast Network Show Sponsors: www.ingles-markets.com www.kiamallofga.com Ice Rink – Downtown Sugar Hill NewsPodcast, CurrentEvents, TopHeadlines, BreakingNews, PodcastDiscussion, PodcastNews, InDepthAnalysis, NewsAnalysis, PodcastTrending, WorldNews, LocalNews, GlobalNews, PodcastInsights, NewsBrief, PodcastUpdate, NewsRoundup, WeeklyNews, DailyNews, PodcastInterviews, HotTopics, PodcastOpinions, InvestigativeJournalism, BehindTheHeadlines, PodcastMedia, NewsStories, PodcastReports, JournalismMatters, PodcastPerspectives, NewsCommentary, PodcastListeners, NewsPodcastCommunity, NewsSource, PodcastCuration, WorldAffairs, PodcastUpdates, AudioNews, PodcastJournalism, EmergingStories, NewsFlash, PodcastConversations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hodgetwins
Parole Board STUNNED After Parolee Explodes at Hearing!

Hodgetwins

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 12:01


Parole Board STUNNED After Parolee Explodes at Hearing!

True Crime Broads
LIZ BARRAZA Case: Special Guest, ANDY KAHAN, Harris County Victims' Rights Advocate

True Crime Broads

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 40:37


Andy Kahan joined Crime Stoppers of Houston in June 2018 as its first-ever Director of Victim Services and Advocacy. Prior to Crime Stoppers, Andy served as the Victim Advocate for the Mayor's Office and Houston Police Department for 26 years before retiring and joining Crime Stoppers of Houston to resume his career as a Victim Advocate. Andy Kahan received his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in 1983 from the University of Houston. He worked as both a Parole and Probation Officer before becoming the first victim advocate in the country to work in a Mayor's Office. His responsibilities included working with local crime victim's rights organizations to facilitate the pooling of resources and the exchange of information, accompanying and representing victims before the Parole Board, putting crime victims in touch with local crime victims support and advocacy groups, and court accompaniment.Andy works closely with Rosemary and Bob Nuelle, Liz's parents - as an advisor, advocate, and now cherished friend of the Nuelle family.Elizabeth Marie Barraza was gunned down in front of her own home on the morning of Friday, January 25, 2019, while she was setting up for a garage sale.www.WhoKilledLizBarraza.comThe reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible is now up to $50,000.00.If you have a tip, please call the Crime Stoppers of Houston Tip Line - all calls are completely anonymous. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward. +1 (713) 222-TIPS - Andy Kahan's bio from Crime Stoppers of Houston website.

The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever with Chris Harrison
MOMENTS Before Tremane Wood's Execution, Oklahoma's Governor Grants Clemency!

The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever with Chris Harrison

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 25:22 Transcription Available


It was an exceptionally rare day in Oklahoma today. With just minutes to spare before Tremane Wood’s scheduled execution, Republican governor Kevin Stitt made the unusual move to accept the Pardon and Parole Board’s recommendation and commuted Wood’s death sentence to life without parole. Amy and T.J. have been following this case since the Parole Board made its decision, and after speaking with Wood’s family earlier in the week, share their thoughts on this decision that had nothing to do with guilt or innocence, but had everything to do with the fairness of our justice system and the wishes of the victim’s family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and T.J. Podcast
MOMENTS Before Tremane Wood's Execution, Oklahoma's Governor Grants Clemency!

Amy and T.J. Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 25:22 Transcription Available


It was an exceptionally rare day in Oklahoma today. With just minutes to spare before Tremane Wood’s scheduled execution, Republican governor Kevin Stitt made the unusual move to accept the Pardon and Parole Board’s recommendation and commuted Wood’s death sentence to life without parole. Amy and T.J. have been following this case since the Parole Board made its decision, and after speaking with Wood’s family earlier in the week, share their thoughts on this decision that had nothing to do with guilt or innocence, but had everything to do with the fairness of our justice system and the wishes of the victim’s family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Men Think with Brooks Laich & Gavin DeGraw
MOMENTS Before Tremane Wood's Execution, Oklahoma's Governor Grants Clemency!

How Men Think with Brooks Laich & Gavin DeGraw

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 25:22 Transcription Available


It was an exceptionally rare day in Oklahoma today. With just minutes to spare before Tremane Wood’s scheduled execution, Republican governor Kevin Stitt made the unusual move to accept the Pardon and Parole Board’s recommendation and commuted Wood’s death sentence to life without parole. Amy and T.J. have been following this case since the Parole Board made its decision, and after speaking with Wood’s family earlier in the week, share their thoughts on this decision that had nothing to do with guilt or innocence, but had everything to do with the fairness of our justice system and the wishes of the victim’s family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel Goes Rogue
MOMENTS Before Tremane Wood's Execution, Oklahoma's Governor Grants Clemency!

Rachel Goes Rogue

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 25:22 Transcription Available


It was an exceptionally rare day in Oklahoma today. With just minutes to spare before Tremane Wood’s scheduled execution, Republican governor Kevin Stitt made the unusual move to accept the Pardon and Parole Board’s recommendation and commuted Wood’s death sentence to life without parole. Amy and T.J. have been following this case since the Parole Board made its decision, and after speaking with Wood’s family earlier in the week, share their thoughts on this decision that had nothing to do with guilt or innocence, but had everything to do with the fairness of our justice system and the wishes of the victim’s family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever with Chris Harrison
Clemency Recommended to Death Row Inmate, but Execution Still Scheduled for Next Week!

The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever with Chris Harrison

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 24:17 Transcription Available


Today the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommended clemency be granted to 46-year-old Tremane Wood. Wood was convicted of stabbing and killing Ronnie Wipf during a 2002 New Year’s Day robbery. Wood has maintained his innocence for the past 2 decades, and his lawyers today presented a compelling enough argument that gave him a 3-2 decision in favor of clemency. Now Oklahoma’s Governor must decide whether to uphold the recommendation or keep Wood’s execution date set for next week on November 13th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and T.J. Podcast
Clemency Recommended to Death Row Inmate, but Execution Still Scheduled for Next Week!

Amy and T.J. Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 24:17 Transcription Available


Today the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommended clemency be granted to 46-year-old Tremane Wood. Wood was convicted of stabbing and killing Ronnie Wipf during a 2002 New Year’s Day robbery. Wood has maintained his innocence for the past 2 decades, and his lawyers today presented a compelling enough argument that gave him a 3-2 decision in favor of clemency. Now Oklahoma’s Governor must decide whether to uphold the recommendation or keep Wood’s execution date set for next week on November 13th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Men Think with Brooks Laich & Gavin DeGraw
Clemency Recommended to Death Row Inmate, but Execution Still Scheduled for Next Week!

How Men Think with Brooks Laich & Gavin DeGraw

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 24:17 Transcription Available


Today the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommended clemency be granted to 46-year-old Tremane Wood. Wood was convicted of stabbing and killing Ronnie Wipf during a 2002 New Year’s Day robbery. Wood has maintained his innocence for the past 2 decades, and his lawyers today presented a compelling enough argument that gave him a 3-2 decision in favor of clemency. Now Oklahoma’s Governor must decide whether to uphold the recommendation or keep Wood’s execution date set for next week on November 13th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel Goes Rogue
Clemency Recommended to Death Row Inmate, but Execution Still Scheduled for Next Week!

Rachel Goes Rogue

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 24:17 Transcription Available


Today the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommended clemency be granted to 46-year-old Tremane Wood. Wood was convicted of stabbing and killing Ronnie Wipf during a 2002 New Year’s Day robbery. Wood has maintained his innocence for the past 2 decades, and his lawyers today presented a compelling enough argument that gave him a 3-2 decision in favor of clemency. Now Oklahoma’s Governor must decide whether to uphold the recommendation or keep Wood’s execution date set for next week on November 13th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

True Crimecast
13 Years Early - Logan Tipton

True Crimecast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 11:29


The release of Ronald Exantus, a man convicted in the brutal 2015 fatal stabbing of 6-year-old Logan Tipton, has sparked national outrage. Exantus, a former dialysis nurse, was released 13 years early from his 20-year sentence, despite the Parole Board denying him parole. We cover the furious reaction from Logan's family, who are pushing for "Logan's Law" to close the loophole, and the federal scrutiny the case is now under, with the White House confirming it is "looking into" the release of the convicted killer. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crime Analyst
Ep 271: Inside Erik and Lyle Menendez's Parole Board Hearings with Robert Rand

Crime Analyst

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 67:17


Laura and investigative reporter and author, Robert Rand, take you inside Erik and Lyle Menendez's Parole Board Hearings on August 21 and 22. Erik and Lyle were denied parole. Laura and Robert share why this is unsurprising, as well as new information that was learned about Erik and Lyle's behaviour in prison and the next steps. It's not over.   Watch the YouTube video of this interview @crimeanalyst Watch the exclusive episode and behind the scenes deeper dive into the Parole Board Hearings in the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst   #MenendezMurders #MenendezBrothers #ParoleBoardHearings #LyleMenendez #ErikMenendez #JusticeForErikAndLyle #Menudo #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #MenendezMenudo #Menudo #BoysBetrayed #DomesticAbuse #CoerciveControl   Clips https://www.today.com/video/lyle-menendez-denied-parole-a-day-after-brother-s-bid-was-rejected-245640261832   Sources http://menendezmurders.com/about-robert-rand/ Media Pool Reports (available in the Crime Analyst Squad www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst)     REGISTER For Laura's 2025 Masterclasses – Criminal Behavioural Analysis: Coercive Control and Stalking, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration    More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com    www.thelaurarichards.com       Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website    YouTube @crimeanalyst     Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast    Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999    Threads @crimeanalyst    X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999     TikTok @crimeanalystpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reasonable Doubt
BARD - Maxwell's Interview, Epstein's Death, and a Parole Board in Chaos

Reasonable Doubt

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 27:14


Mark and Gary tackle a whirlwind of legal drama in this week's episode. From Ghislaine Maxwell's newly released “queen for a day” interview to her claims about Jeffrey Epstein's death, the hosts unpack what's fact, what's speculation, and why the audio quality became a talking point of its own. Then, Mark dives into the messy Menendez parole hearings, detailing leaked audio, questionable rulings, and what might really be driving decisions behind the scenes.Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and all Reasonable Doubt video content on YouTube exclusively at YouTube.com/ReasonableDoubtPodcast and subscribe while you're thereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CNN Tonight
Parole Board To Erik Melendez: “You Have Not Been A Model Prisoner”

CNN Tonight

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 45:53


A California parole board has denied parole for Erik Menendez, who was convicted alongside his brother Lyle of murdering their parents in 1989, delivering a crippling blow to the brothers' yearslong fight for release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World News Tonight with David Muir
Full Episode: Thursday, August 21, 2025

World News Tonight with David Muir

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 23:45


Erik Menendez denied parole after California's Parole Board finds he poses an “unreasonable risk to public safety;” Matt Gutman has breaking developments on the Menendez brothers, decades after Erik and Lyle were convicted of murdering their parents; Aaron Katersky reports on the armed officers that swarmed the Villanova University campus outside Philadelphia in response to an active shooter report, which the university says turned out to be a “cruel hoax;” Trevor Ault has details on the accident on a dairy farm in Colorado that left six workers dead; and more on tonight's broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moving Past Murder
My Father's Parole Hearing

Moving Past Murder

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 68:40


Audience Note: Today, August 20th, John F. Boyle, Jr. appears before the Ohio Parole Board in an attempt to be released from prison after serving nearly 35 years for the premeditated murder of Collier's mother, his wife, Noreen. In this gripping episode, Collier Landry shares a deeply personal and emotional story about his father's parole hearing after being imprisoned for over three decades for the murder of his mother. Joined by criminologists Dr. Meghan Sacks and Dr. Amy Shlosberg from the 'Women and Crime' podcast, Collier navigates the complexities of the justice system, the concept of remorse, and the psychological evaluation of his father. The conversation touches on institutional behavior, reentry plans, and the potential dangers if his father is released. The episode combines personal anecdotes, legal insights, and emotional reflections, making it an essential listen for true crime enthusiasts and anyone interested in the intersections of crime, mental health, and society. Link to this episode on YouTube: About my guests: Women and Crime podcast: Where True Crime Meets Criminology. Hosted by Dr. Meghan Sacks and Dr. Amy Shlosberg.

Reasonable Doubt
BARD - Menendez Brothers Face the Parole Board: A Defining Week Ahead

Reasonable Doubt

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 13:49


Mark and Gary discuss the upcoming parole hearings for the Menendez brothers, a pivotal moment in a decades-long legal battle. They reflect on the remarkable progress made over the past two years, the brothers' rehabilitation behind bars, and the emotional weight carried by their family and supporters. Plus, they break down a jaw-dropping courtroom clip out of Georgia that has to be heard to be believed.Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and all Reasonable Doubt video content on YouTube exclusively at YouTube.com/ReasonableDoubtPodcast and subscribe while you're thereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.