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Board denies clemency for 1972 murder conviction after law-enforcement opposition
Summary
Alvin Dillard, serving a life sentence for the 1972 killing of a police officer, sought clemency. Family and church supporters urged mercy; law enforcement and prosecutors strongly opposed relief. The board denied his request.
Alvin Dillard, convicted in 1973 for the fatal shooting of a Boulder City police officer, appeared before the pardon board with family and church supporters asking for clemency after more than 50 years in custody. The board heard that Dillard has been housed in a supported mental-health dormitory and that jail medical staff described his psychiatric diagnosis as treated and stable.
Assistant District Attorney Richard Ray and other law-enforcement leaders filed strong written and oral opposition, recounting facts of the 1972 stop, the risk to officers and the violent nature of the offense. The board watched a short portion of a recorded statement from a surviving officer who opposed clemency. After discussion the board denied clemency.
Why it matters: This is a high-profile, historic violent-offense case with significant law-enforcement opposition; the board cited the fatal nature of the crime and the record of opposition in voting to deny clemency.
What’s next: Dillard remains incarcerated under the current sentence; family members said they will continue to seek legal avenues if available.
