Please be sure to read the 2024 Parole Hearing Notes for a full picture of what transpired the day of the Hearing. There was one shared news camera for the stations. Several stations used his prepared statement, read at the beginning, and he appears to say some appropriate phrases.
However, the prepared statement was riddled with lies and subsequent questions from the Parole Board uncovered his lack of emotion and ability to take responsibility for his actions. Here are some highlights from the hearing
However, the prepared statement was riddled with lies and subsequent questions from the Parole Board uncovered his lack of emotion and ability to take responsibility for his actions. Here are some highlights from the hearing
- RB claims they dated. The family statement responded that Beth herself said she had not dated him.
- RB claims he took drugs and alcohol before the murder. However, evidence from the original trial showed he took these items AFTER the murder. And when pressed at the Parole Board hearing, he repeatedly changed the timeline of when he took the drugs. He said 45 minutes before, then just before, then in the doorway of the home, then upstairs.
- He said he contests premeditating the murder. The Parole Board called him out for this, stating a jury convicted him of this.
- He's been addicted to illegal and prescription drugs, including snorting Wellbutrin. His reports showed 174 incidents in prison, including several violent acts that were not done while on drugs. This included attempted murder via strangulation of another prisoner, beating an unconscious corrections officer, getting into fights as recently as 2022, and taking drugs as recently as a month ago. But he chose to tell a story about how he's "only hurt two indigenous people" in his life, which was his mother in childbirth and another incident involving his sister. The drugs he said were taken to "forget" what he'd done
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News Articles CitationsNECN: Family fighting possible parole of man who killed 15-year-old girl in Groveland 05/16/2024
Boston Globe: Two teen murderers, from Essex and Plymouth counties, seek parole from state board 05/16/2024 MassLive: Beth Brodie’s family opposes killer’s parole 30 years after conviction 05/16/2024 WCVB 5: Massachusetts family faces teen's killer at parole hearing for first time since his 1994 conviction 05/16/2024 Newsbreak: Intense Debate: Groveland Teen's Family Battles to Prevent Parole of Convicted Bat Murderer 04/2024 Eagle Tribune: Local family fighting teen killer's possible parole board release 04/13/2024 2019: The Daily News of Newburyport: Brother: No parole for killer of Groveland girl 03/14/2019 The Daily News of Newburyport: Groveland girl's killer withdraws parole hearing request 03/25/2019 Salem News: Family of victim of killer has dropped bid for parole 03/22/2019 Eagle Tribune: Chism case revives debate over parole for teen killers 12/17/2015 Eagle Tribune: Editorial: Fight for justice in murder of Colleen Ritzer not over 12/16/2015 The Enterprise: VICTIMS' KIN: SJC ruling causes concern for homicide victims’ families 04/09/2015 Newburyport Daily News: SJC ruling causes concern for victims' families 03/31/2015 Eagle Tribune: Editorial: Juvenile killers must remain behind bars 3/25/15 WSJ: U.S. Supreme Court to Review Juvenile Life Sentences 3/25/15 Essex County DA: Board Denies Parole for Gloucester Juvenile 3/18/15 Boston Globe: Killer in 1985 Lawrence case is up for parole 2/26/15 Eagle Tribune: Sean Aylward's Letter to the Editor 8/31/14 (Go to page 2) Boston Herald: Two Teen Lifers Seek Parole 9/29/14 The Andover Townsman:Juvenile parole compromise disservice to victims 7/17/14 Newburyport Daily News: Murder victims' families decry juvenile parole bill 7/17/14 Salem News: Our view: Lawmakers fall short on juvenile parole bill 7/11/14 Eagle Tribune: DA Blodgett, victim's mom speak out against parole changes 7/9/14 Boston Herald: Lawmakers weigh parole for juvenile lifers 7/7/14 ItemLive: Juvenile sentencing bill up for Senate debate 7/8/14 Boston Globe: Mass. House OK’s parole for juvenile killers 6/18/14 CBS Boston.com: Conditional Parole Approved For Man Sentenced To Life In Prison As Juvenile 6/5/14 Boston Herald: Accused teen killer allegedly attacks DYS worker 6/3/14 Liberty Voice: Boston Lawmakers Discuss Juvenile Parole Eligibility 5/17/14 Wicked Local: Rulings forcing Mass. lawmakers to revisit parole in juvenile murder cases 5/17/14 Liberty Voice: Boston Families Protest Supreme Court Ruling 5/16/14 Salem News: Our view: Families deserve credit for pushing parole bill 5/16/14 Itemlive.com: Life without parole’ should be just that 5/16/14 Gloucester Times: Families, petition boost Tarr parole bill 5/16/14 Somerville Patch: Families of Victims Urge Legislators to Prevent Parole Eligibility for Juvenile Murderers 5/15/14 Eagle Tribune: Families demand promises will be kept on sentences Boston Globe: Victims’ families back juvenile parole measure 5/15/14 Boston Herald: Lawmakers weigh parole for young murder convicts 5/15/14 Press Release: DA Blodgett Urges Judiciary Committee to Increase Juvenile Murder Sentence 5/14/14 MassLive: Difficult Decisions: Statehouse Juvenile Justice Hearing 5/14/14 Telegram: Lawmakers weigh parole for young murder convicts 5/14/14 Fox 25: Lawmakers weigh parole for young murder convicts 5/14/14 Salem News: Victims' families urge minimum sentences for juvenile killers 5/15/14 Chron: Lawmakers weigh parole for young murder convicts 5/15/14 Boston Ma gazine: Families to Deliver Petitions to Governor Asking to Stop Possible Parole of Jailed Murderers 5/12/14 Newburyport Daily News: The battle a family shouldn't have to fight 5/9/17 Gloucester Times: Editorial: Families deserve credit for standing by Tarr parole bill 5/9/14 Gloucester Times: Victim's family testifies at Tarr parole bill talks 5/8/14 Eagle Tribune: Family of slain teen urges mandatory time for juvenile killers 5/7/14 Enterprise: Lifer Gets Chance at Parole 4/30/14 Newburyport Daily News: Ruling on juveniles not fair to their victims 4/11/14 Boston Herald: Teen lifer parole hearings on hold for judge’s ruling 3/25/2014 Boston Herald: Killers convicted as teens could make bids for parole concessions 3/24/2014 Ipswich Wicked Local: Families fighting to amend SJC decision 2/28/14 Newburyport News: Those who lost lose again 2/20/14 Lowell Sun: SJC ruling is devastating to our family 2/6/14 The Examiner: Chism case should not be delayed 2/5/14 The Republic: Michigan House passes new sentencing rules for young killers; bill won't apply retroactively 2/4/14 Eagle Tribune: Candles for Beth: Hundreds come out to remember 1992 Groveland murder victim 2/3/14 The Gloucester Times-Vigil planned to spotlight, protest parole ruling 1/27/2014 The Eagle Tribune-Editorial: Parole bill restores some justice to victims' families 1/26/214 Newburyport News: Honoring Beth's Memory 1/24/2014 The Salem News: Ritzer family seeks to right injustice 1/24/2014 Eagle Tribune: New bill proposes that juveniles convicted of 1st degree murder wait 35 years for parole 1/24/2014 Andover Patch: Seeking Justice: Finegold, Other Lawmakers Push for 'Fix' to SJC Ruling 1/24/2014 Westport News: Mass. lawmakers seek juvenile sentencing changes 1/23/14 New Bedford Evening Journal: State lawmakers propose 35-year minimum for juvenile murderers 1/23/2014 Nashoba Publishing: Senators to unveil juvenile sentencing bill 1/23/2014 Newburyport Daily News: SJC ruling strikes at my family's hearts 1/23/2014 Newburyport Daily News: Prosecutors seek new penalties for juvenile murder convictions 1/23/2014 Gloucester Daiily Times: Letter: Girl's killer should never be released 1/23/2014 On Point with Tom Ashbrook: Transcript: Mandatory Sentencing: Victims Speak Out 1/22/2014 Salem News: Letter: Don't parole juvenile murderers 1/22/2014 Newburyport Daily News: Beth Brodie's killer must not be released 1/22/2014 Eagle Tribune: Letter: Victims' rights are now at risk in Massachusetts 1/22/2014 Gloucester Daily Times: Letter: Ruling an affront to all victims' rights 1/21/2014 Boston Magazine: The Downing Family’s Fight to Keep a Convicted Murderer Behind Bars 1/21/2014 Newburyport Daily News: Victim's rights are now at risk in Mass. 1/20/2014 Newburyport Daily News: Seeking Justice for Beth Brodie 1/20/2014 Boston Herald: Life without Parole 1/20/2014 The Boston Globe Magazine: Locking up kids for life? 1/19/2014 Eagle Tribune: Help keep Brodie’s killer in prison 1/19/2014 Itemlive.com: Rulings on killers a blow to victims’ families 1/18/2014 The Metro West Daily News: Downing: SJC ruling hurts victims 1/18/2014 Gloucester Daily Times: Letter: Ruling on Teen Killers Revives Fears 1/18/2014 Eagle Tribune: DAs urge change to parole eligibility for juvenile murderers 1/18/2014 Newburyport Daily News: Where is our justice? 1/16/2014 The Examiner: Downing Family Will Fight for Justice 1/16/2014 Eagle Tribune: Letter: Where is justice for our family? 1/15/2014 Haverhill Gazette: Brodie's friends fight parole for her killer 1/14/2014 Somerville Patch: SJC Ruling Exhumes Gruesome Somerville Murder Case 1/14/2014 The Lowell Times: SJC's parole ruling turns justice system upside down 1/14/2014 Gloucester Daily Times: Letter: Court parole ruling revives painful memories 1/14/2014 Newburyport Daily News: Concern for repeat of tragedy 1/14/2014 Boston Herald: No parole for killer 1/14/2014 Eagle Tribune: Ruling places victims in fear 1/12/2014 NOTE: it is the second letter in the column Glouster Times: Letter: Killer doesn't deserve chance at parole 1/11/2014 Lowell Sun: SJC decision on juvenile murderers totally insane 1/10/2014 Newburyport News: Candlelight vigil Feb. 1 in memory of Beth Brodie: 1/10/2014 Eagle Tribune: Killer deserves life behind bars 1/9/2014 Eagle Tribune: Letter: SJC ruling revives painful memories 1/8/2014 Newburyport News: Legislature should act on parole ruling 1/8/2014 Newburyport News: Justice should not be conditional 1/8/2014 Newburyport News: Keep Beth Brodie's murderer in jail 1/8/2014 Salem News: Shocked by SJC Ruling 1/7/2014 Eagle Tribune: Editorial: Legislature should act on parole ruling 1/7/2014 Eagle Tribune: Finegold pledges fight in 'youthful offender' decision 1/6/2014 Newburyport Daily News Our view: State court makes wrong call on juvenile murderers. 1/6/2014 The Lowell Sun Ruling on murders is a call to action: 1/5/2014 Eagle-Tribune News article: 1/4/2014 Gloucester Times News article: 1/4/2014 Salem Evening News article: 1/4/2014 Boston Globe: Slain Danvers teacher’s family slams ruling on juveniles 1/3/14 New York Daily News article: 1/2/2014 Glouster Times: 2nd city case tied to ruling 1/2/2014 The Examiner article Justice should not be conditional : 12/31/2013 Glasgow Daily Times: Teen killers could get parole under Mass. high court ruling 12/31/2013 Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruling on life without parole sentencing for juveniles: Boston Globe 12/24/2013 |
RadioNightside with Dan Rae 1/8/15
WBUR: Mass. Lawmakers To Debate Parole For Juveniles Convicted Of Murder 7/7/14 Howie Carr Show: Laurel Sweet on Killer Parole Hearings 5/29/14 Howie Carr Show: Sean Aylward on Parole for Juvenile Killers 5/16/14 Boston Pubic Radio: Sean Aylward's Discussion with Governor Patrick 5/15/14 (FF to minute 45) WFSU Article and Audio - Juvenile Sentencing Bill Among Handful Of Measures Now Headed To House Floor - 3/21/2014 CBS Boston: Les Gosule: Part 1-No Parole for Minors-1/23/2014 Part 2: No Parole for Minors - 1/23/2014 On Point with Tom Ashbrook: Jail Time And Violent Juvenile Offenders 1/22/2014 TelevisionChannel 5 (YouTube): Family to face killer decades after teen's murder 05/16/2024
NECN: Family fighting possible parole of man who killed 15-year-old girl in Groveland 05/16/2024 Boston 25: Groveland teen Beth Brodie’s killer goes before parole board 05/172024 WCVB 5: Massachusetts family faces teen's killer at parole hearing for first time since his 1994 conviction 05/16/2024 Fox 25: Family of Groveland teen beaten to death with baseball bat fighting against killer's parole 04/12/2024 2019: Fox25: Beth Brodie' teen killer cancels his parole hearing 03/22/2019 2019: WCVB5: Man convicted of murdering cheerleader 25+ years ago cancels parole hearing 03/22/2019 Fox25: New ruling provides more protection for convicted teen killers 4/1/15 Fox25: Bill would allow parole for juvenile murderers 7/15/14 Fox25: Families fighting ruling on youthful offenders bill 7/8/14 WCBV: Massachusetts House passes juvenile parole bill 6/18/14 WCBV: Philip Chism attacked DYS staff member, Sheriff's Office says 6/4/14 CNN: Inside the Brain of a Young Killer
NECN: Victims' families petition against parole for juvenile convicts 5/14/14 Channel 5: Families of murder victims determined to fight for those who cannot 5/14/14 Channel 4: Lawmakers Weigh Parole For Young Murder Convicts 5/14/14 Fox 25: Giving Juveniles Convicted of Murder Another Chance at Freedom 5/14/14 Fox 25: Murder Victims Faimilies’ Hand Over Petitions On Beacon Hill 5/14/14 Channel 5 News: Family of murdered teen fighting to keep killer in jail 5/6/14 Fox 25 News: Convicted Killer One Step Closer to Winning Freedom 4/30/14 Fox 25 News: Family of Beth Brodie at State House to Discuss Juvenile Offender Ruling 4/8/14 Fox 25 News: Sean Alyward 1/23/2014 Fox 25 News: Victim's family reacts to possibility of convicted juvenile murderers getting parole 1/23/2014 Fox 25 News: Senators Unveil Juvenile Sentencing 1/23/2014 NECN Coverage 1/23/2014 CBS Coverage 1/23/2014 WMUR9: Raymond family fights possible parole for man who murdered sister: 1/15/2014 NECN: Broadside: Juveniles convicted of murder can't be sentenced to life without parole 1/7/2014 Fox 25 Boston interview with the Brodie Family: 1/1/2014 Channel 7 WHDH.com Colleen Ritzer family decries SJC decision: 1/3/14 BlogsChannel 5: Teen killers high court ruling could free 5/26/14
IssueSpot: Difficult Decisions: Statehouse Juvenile Justice Hearing 5/15/14 Boston Criminal Attorney Blog: MASSACHUSETTS SJC DECISION BARRING JUVENILE LIFE SENTENCES WITHOUT PAROLE: GOOD OR BAD? 12/26/13 International Coverage
Univision Boston: Polémica por libertad condicional a delincuentes juveniles 5/15/14
Amerika Nachrichten: Eltern ershuttert: Killer ihrer Tochter bald frei? 1/2/2014 Shortnews: USA: Neues Gesetz - Killer bald auf freiem Fuß? 1/2/2014 Court CasesSee Ward v. Commonwealth, 407 Mass. 434, 437 (1990). "The judge must consider, but shall not be limited to, evidence of the following factors: `(a) the seriousness of the alleged offense; (b) the child's family, school and social history, including his court and juvenile delinquency record, if any; (c) adequate protection of the public; (d) the nature of any past treatment efforts for the child; and (e) the likelihood of rehabilitation of the child.'" Id.
Miller v Alabama, Jackson v Hobbs Article; TeenKillers.org SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES MILLER v. ALABAMA- SCOTUS SJC Diatchenko Case Gregory DIATCHENKO vs. DISTRICT ATTORNEY FOR the DISTRICT & others Suffolk. September 4, 2013. - December 24, 2013.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Massachusetts Rulings: Commonwealth v Richard Baldwin (9/1997-10/1997): click here Public Official Letters
Email response from Representative Lenny Mirra
Dear Sean, Thank you for taking the time to write to me about something as difficult as this, I’m sure this whole ordeal has not been easy. I was living on Ashcroft Circle in Groveland when this horrible crime took place. It was shocking to say the least. So I’m familiar with the case and yes I’m also aware of this SJC ruling. Like you I don’t agree with the ruling and I will do all I can to address it and make sure that Mr. Baldwin never gets out of prison. I’ve always been a believer in strong laws and punishments that protect us from violent criminals and this case shows why we should always be diligent in making sure sentences are carried out. I did visit the Facebook page and I see that Danielle Avery will be issuing bracelets at Groveland Town Hall tonight. I will do all I can to get there and give my support in any way I can. Sincerely, Representative Lenny Mirra Second Essex District State House, Room 130 Boston, MA 02133 Office: (617) 722-2130 Cell: (978) 888-5212 |
