Parole Denied to Former Police Officer in Botham Jean Murder Case
Parole Denied to Amber Guyger, Former Dallas Police Officer in Botham Jean Murder Case
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5 years ago, a former Dallas police officer was found guilty of the murder of Botham Jean in his apartment. Jean’s family announced Thursday that the parole of the officer had been refused.
In September 2018, Amber Guyger fatally murdered an innocent man. According to Botham’s mother Alison Jean, the parole eligibility date for Guyger will not be considered until October 2026.
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What would have been Botham’s 33rd birthday was the parole hearing for Guyger.
A decision was made by the Texas Board of Pardons & Paroles.
Dallas police officer Guyger told investigators that she had mistaken Botham’s flat for her own. Since she was not on duty, her body camera did not capture any footage.
In 2019, Guyger received a 10-year prison term after being found guilty of murder. Two years ago, she was unsuccessful in appealing her conviction.
