In the mid-1970’s, New York was gripped with fear as an unknown murderer roamed the streets.
During his murder spree, David Berkowitz often approached victims sitting in cars and fired through the windshield or window.
He left taunting letters to police and columnist Jimmy Breslin, signing them “Son of Sam” (he claimed a demon-possessed dog named Sam told him to kill).
He was arrested in August of 1977, confessed to murdering six victims and wounding seven others.
Now, thanks to two woke bills being pushed in Albany, cell doors could swing open for Berkowitz and other notorious killers.
The Elder Parole bill would allow people convicted of certain crimes (including some violent felonies and murders) to apply for parole once they reach age 55 and have served at least 15 years of their sentence. It expands early parole eligibility for older inmates.
The Fair and Timely Parole bill would require the parole board to presume release for most inmates who have served their minimum sentence, unless the board can prove they still pose a clear public safety risk, and also reduces the weight given to the “nature of the original crime, especially for older convictions.
Further, it shortens the time between parole hearings.
The bill emphasizes factors like age, rehabilitation efforts, and time served over the severity of the original offense, placing more weight on behaviors during incarceration rather than the actual violent crimes that put someone behind bars in the first place.
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