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Mass. man 1st sentenced to death for 1975 rape, murder denied parole

Stephen Richmond, convicted of a 1975 rape and murder in Worcester, was denied parole due to lack of accountability despite Massachusetts reconsidering youth sentences under a recent court ruling.

Summary by Mass Live
A man initially sentenced to death in 1975 for the rape and murder of a 17-year-old Worcester girl after they got in a car crash has seen his case reconsidered more than once.But even after 50 years of incarceration, the Massachusetts parole board is not yet ready to grant his release.

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Mass Live broke the news in Springfield, United States on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
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