PRETORIA, South Africa – Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been released on parole after serving half of his 13-year sentence for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius, who shot his girlfriend multiple times in 2013, claimed he mistook her for a burglar. However, an appeal court overturned an earlier verdict of culpable homicide, resulting … Read more
PRETORIA, South Africa – Former Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has been released from prison on parole after serving almost nine years for the killing of his girlfriend. Pistorius was found guilty of murder for shooting Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day 2013. The South African Department of Corrections confirmed Pistorius’ release, stating that he has served … Read more
Columbia, South Carolina – In 2024, there may be the potential for several notorious criminals in the United States to be released on parole after spending decades behind bars for heinous crimes. However, while their release is not guaranteed, they must demonstrate reformation in front of a parole board before being considered for freedom. Among … Read more
Lake Charles, Louisiana – After serving 24 years for the triple homicide at KK’s Corner in 1997, Thomas Cisco was granted parole on February 8, only to have it rescinded the next day. Cisco was originally sentenced to death for the murder of three individuals, including two store employees and a 14-year-old girl who was … Read more
Minneapolis, MN – A Minnesota man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of his Army veteran ex-girlfriend, just 11 days after being released from jail on parole for a previous assault. Matthew Scott Brenneman, 39, is now facing two counts of second-degree murder. One count of first-degree murder in a domestic … Read more