Gov. Ferguson blocks release of Timothy Pauley, a three-time convicted killer
- Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson has canceled the planned release of Timothy Pauley, a convicted triple murderer, reversing a decision by former Governor Jay Inslee made in January.
- Family members of Pauley's victims met with Ferguson and expressed relief at his decision, stating he shows no remorse for his actions.
- Ferguson expressed doubts about Pauley's rehabilitation, stating, 'I am unconvinced that Mr. Pauley is truly rehabilitated and fit for release at this time.'
- Pauley, 66, is serving a life sentence for murdering three people at the Barn Door Tavern in 1980.
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Gov. Bob Ferguson blocks release of WA man convicted of killing 3 in SeaTac tavern
Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday blocked the release of a man convicted of murdering three people in June 1980 — effectively undoing a January decision made by his predecessor, then-Gov. Jay Inslee. In 2022, Inslee canceled the parole of Timothy Pauley, who decades prior had pleaded guilty to the triple slayings. But on his final day in office, Inslee reportedly walked back that decision, setting ...

Gov. Ferguson cancels parole for man convicted of murdering three people
(The Center Square) – Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson issued an order Tuesday afternoon canceling the planned release of convicted triple murderer Timothy Pauley.
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