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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The family of murder victim Sandra Olrich say they are upset with the decision to release Howard Marnell.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Sandra Olrich was killed at 20 years old, her killer will soon be a free man.

Friday, May 10, 2013  The daughter of Howard Marnell has confirmed that the convicted murderer will be released from prison.

Friday, April 19, 2013  The family of murder victim, Sandra Olrich says a parole hearing every two years is too short for certain violent felony offenders.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  The family of Sandra Olrich has now released a petition to keep Howard Marnell behind bars.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Family and friends of Sandra Olrich stopped in Canastota on Tuesday morning on their way to Albany to meet with state lawmakers.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The family of Howard Marnell and Sandra Olrich are rallying for support to keep Marnell behind bars for good.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The Parole Board is rescinding the release of the man convicted of killing Sandra Olrich of Jamesville.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Family members and Onondaga County's top prosecutor are asking the New York State Parole board to re-consider its decision to release a killer from prison

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The family of the victim and the convicted killer fear his upcoming release from prison, claiming he's a danger to society.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  New York corrections officials say John Lennon's killer has been denied release from prison in his seventh appearance before a parole board.

Friday, January 13, 2012  The drunk driver who killed a local radio and television reporter will stay behind bars for now.

Friday, September 30, 2011  The family of a man killed in a drunk driving case five years ago is speaking out after the killer’s parole hearing was delayed.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  The family of a Central New York sports broadcaster killed in a DWI crash wants to keep a criminal in prison.

Friday, April 24, 2009  A former New York lawmaker who resigned from a six-figure job on the state parole board is now serving time for trying to set up a sexual tryst with two little girls.