Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin releases statement on convicted murderer's release

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Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin releases statement on convicted murderer's release

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. - Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin has responded to the release of convicted murderer Kyle Hedquist. Hedquist was convicted of the execution-style murder of a teenage girl in 1994 in Douglas County and sentenced to life without parole. He was recently released into the Salem community despite opposition from the Marion County Sheriff and District Attorney. Sheriff Hanlin released the following statement: