Juvenile Crime

Lane County Public Safety Measure Passes

Lucy Ohlsen — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:32:36 +0000

The Lane County levy for jail and youth services passed with 56%. KLCC’s Lucy Ohlsen was at the yes-on-213 watch party, where Sheriff Thomas Turner celebrated with supporters.

Budget Fallout: Juvenile Re-Arrest Rates Spike After Parole Is Cut

Austin Jenkins — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:22:43 +0000

We’re starting to see real world fallout from some of the state budget cuts made in last few years. One of the clearest examples in Washington is juvenile parole. Turns out the chief suspect in a recent high profile bar shooting had committed a previous murder – but did not qualify for intensive parole supervision because of cutbacks. One study finds juveniles who don’t receive parole are far more likely to be re-arrested within nine months of their release. Olympia Correspondent Austin Jenkins reports.

Four Of 'Oregon Five' Juvenile Killers Go Before Parole Board

Austin Jenkins — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 01:06:08 +0000

Four years ago we brought you a story about five juvenile killers in Oregon. They received harsher sentences than some adult murderers because of what the state has called a “legal glitch.” Wednesday four of the so-called “Oregon Five” went before the state parole board.

Attorney: Court Ruling Should Bolster Barry Massey Clemency Petition

Austin Jenkins — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:46:20 +0000

Before Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire leaves office in January, she will decide whether to commute the life sentence of convicted killer Barry Massey. His attorneys hope this week’s Supreme Court ruling on life without parole for juveniles will bolster their case for clemency.

Convicted Teen Murderers Get Earlier Possible Parole

Chris Lehman — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:38:51 +0000

SALEM, Ore. – Five Oregon murderers are getting a chance at an earlier parole date. They are inmates who are serving life sentences for crimes committed when they were teens. Two of the killers went before the Oregon Parole Board Tuesday. It’s the latest step in an ongoing controversy over how to treat these offenders.