US EditionKansas parole board revokes parole for man who killed trooper
- The Kansas Parole Board reversed its previous decision to release Jimmie Nelms, who was convicted for the 1978 murder of Trooper Conroy O’Brien on the Kansas Turnpike.
- The reversal followed widespread public outcry and bipartisan criticism after the board initially approved Nelms' parole in March 2025.
- At age 78, Nelms received a punishment of two consecutive life sentences plus an additional nine years for first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, and firearm possession connected to the fatal traffic stop.
- KSTA President Sage Hill expressed appreciation to the KRB for making a decision that upholds justice, emphasizing its importance for maintaining public confidence and honoring the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers.
- The board’s decision to deny Nelms' release after a May 16 hearing signals continued incarceration despite his eligibility for parole since 1993.
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Kansas' parole board has reversed its decision to release a man convicted of a trooper's 1978 murder
The parole board in Kansas has reversed its decision to release a man convicted of a state Highway Patrol trooper's 1978 murder after criticism prompted the governor to call on the board to reconsider. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday…
Kansas review board reverses controversial decision to grant parole to KHP murderer • Kansas Reflector
The Kansas Prisoner Review Board reversed a controversial decision to grant parole to 78-year-old Jimmie Nelms, who was convicted of murder and sentenced to two life terms in prison. The board authorized Nelms' release in March, but reconsidered the action in wake of criticism from the state's law enforcement community. This image is from the 2025 law enforcement memorial ceremony at the Capitol. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector) TOPEKA — The Kan…
Kansas review board reverses controversial decision to grant parole to KHP murderer
TOPEKA — The Kansas Prisoner Review Board responded to a backlash of criticism by rescinding a decision to authorize parole for a Winfield Correctional Facility inmate sentenced to life in prison in the shooting death of a Kansas Highway Patrol…
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