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Board denies commutation for Leroy Thomas after victim’s family opposes request
Summary
Leroy Thomas sought a commutation citing remorse and completion of educational and mentoring programs while incarcerated. Supporters including family and the warden described his conduct; the victim’s mother and the board ultimately opposed clemency and the board denied the request.
Leroy Thomas told the board he had “made a mistake” as a young father and described extensive programming, mentorship and trade training while incarcerated. Supporters and family members spoke in favor of a commutation, and the warden said Thomas had been a trustee and model inmate at Elaine Hunt Correctional Center.
Victim family members, including the victim’s mother, described the severity of the child’s injuries and opposed clemency. After board discussion, members concluded that remorse and rehabilitation were not sufficient to overcome the seriousness of the offense and victim opposition. The board voted to deny Thomas’s application for commutation.
Why it matters: The board’s denial preserves the existing sentence and reflects the weight the panel placed on victim impact, the age of the offender at the time of the offense and the facts of the underlying crime.
What’s next: The applicant remains under the current sentence and may pursue no further board relief on this hearing record.
