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Keep Killer Of Desmond Sherry in Prison |
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Published by Concetta Butala on Feb 09, 2009
Category: Law & Order
Region: United States of America
Target: State of Ohio
Background (Preamble):
On July 3, 1980, while off duty, Ptlm. Desmond Sherry, of the Cleveland Police Dept., being the dedicated officer he was on duty and off, saw suspicious activity that he felt the need to investigate. During this investigation, he was robbed and killed by James Porter.
Desmond Sherry left behind his wife Connie, a 6 1/2 year old son Michael, and a 3 1/2 year old daughter Theresa.
Porter was sentenced to a minimum of 27 years to life in prison. He is presently incarcerated at the Lake Erie Correctional Institution.
Due to the State of Ohio's definition of life imprisonment, Porter is eligible for parole in March of 2009.
Desmond Sherry left behind his wife Connie, a 6 1/2 year old son Michael, and a 3 1/2 year old daughter Theresa.
Porter was sentenced to a minimum of 27 years to life in prison. He is presently incarcerated at the Lake Erie Correctional Institution.
Due to the State of Ohio's definition of life imprisonment, Porter is eligible for parole in March of 2009.
Petition:
We, the undersigned, as outraged citizens, and in support of Officer Sherry's widow, children, and family, oppose James Porter's release from prison, now and forever.
The Keep Killer Of Desmond Sherry in Prison petition to State of Ohio was written by Concetta Butala and is hosted free of charge at GoPetition.
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