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Ex-Dem Oregon Governor Released Inmates Early; One Now Suspected in Deaths of Four Women.

Former Oregon Democratic⁤ Governor Kate Brown Grants Mass Commutations

During the COVID-19 pandemic, former Oregon ⁢Democratic Governor Kate Brown made ​a bold move by granting⁤ mass commutations to over 1,000 inmates. Little did she know ⁢that one of ​the ⁣men she granted⁢ clemency to ⁣would‍ later​ become a person of⁢ interest‌ in the shocking‌ killings of four ‌women in 2023.

A⁣ Troubling Turn of Events

The 38-year-old man, whose clemency has now ​been revoked, ​is currently⁣ in custody at Snake River Correctional Institution⁤ in Ontario. Interestingly, he is‌ facing‍ charges unrelated to ‌the murders. When officers ⁢attempted to arrest this towering figure,⁢ standing at 6’4” ⁤and ⁣weighing 266⁤ pounds, he even tried to escape ⁤by swimming away in the ⁤Willamette River. According ​to‍ Willamette Week, the attorney⁢ who had been representing him is no longer ​doing⁢ so.

A‍ Conditional ⁤Commutation ⁤Gone Wrong

On March 5, 2021, the⁢ man was granted a “conditional commutation” and ‍released in July ‌2021,‍ almost a ‌year earlier than his ⁤projected release⁣ date.‌ Unfortunately,⁤ he‍ is now being ⁤linked​ to the deaths of Kristin Smith, Charity Perry,⁢ Bridget Webster, and Ashley Real.

A ⁢Troubled Past

This man had ⁤a history ⁤of multiple‌ felonies dating back⁤ to 2004. In November⁣ 2019, he‍ pleaded guilty ​to burglary,⁢ unauthorized ‍possession of ⁢a stolen vehicle, and injuring a police officer⁣ during ⁤an⁢ attempted arrest.

A⁤ Controversial ​Decision

Governor Brown’s⁣ decision to reduce ⁢the sentences​ of this man and around 40 other inmates​ came after ⁣they had served alongside other inmates‌ fighting wildfires. However, little‍ did she ‌know the consequences that‍ would⁤ follow.

A ⁤String⁢ of ‌Gruesome‌ Discoveries

On June ​1, 2023, The ‌Oregonian reported the discovery of​ six young women’s bodies since⁣ mid-February. The victims included ​Kristin Smith, Joanna Speaks, Charity Perry, ​an unidentified woman,⁤ Bridget Webster, and‍ Ashley‍ Real.⁤ These horrifying⁤ events sent shockwaves through the community.

Reflections on the Tragedy

Governor Brown expressed her‌ deep sorrow for‍ the victims, their ⁤families, and all those affected⁤ by these‌ devastating‌ losses. She‍ stated, “I’m ‍absolutely horrified for‌ the ⁣victims, ⁣their families, and ⁢all those who ‍have experienced this loss.”

A Governor’s Commitment to ​Justice

Governor Brown,‌ who spoke at Princeton​ University as⁤ part of a ​December 2022 panel titled,⁤ “Correcting Injustice: ​How ‍Clemency Serves Justice ‍and Strengthens Communities,” ⁤has ​been a⁢ trailblazer⁤ in ‌her approach to​ criminal⁤ justice reform. She⁤ reduced ⁢the sentences of 912​ nonviolent inmates at risk of ⁣contracting ⁢COVID and granted ​130 ⁤pardons. ‍Her efforts have been ‍recognized ⁣and praised ⁤by ​many, including Princeton⁣ professor and former⁤ ACLU activist Udi Ofer, who ‍boasted about her accomplishments.

A ‍Call for Change

Governor Brown firmly believes that our criminal ⁤justice system ‌is flawed, ⁤inequitable, and outdated. She sees the use of executive‌ power​ to⁢ grant clemency⁣ as an⁢ act of mercy and a ⁣powerful ⁣tool ‌to‍ correct injustices in ⁤her state and⁢ the country⁤ as a whole.⁤ Her commitment to ⁤reform remains unwavering.



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