Tennessee parole board denies parole for Kenneth Pat Bondurant; sheriff says he remains a threat

Pulaski Citizen Rap (radio news wrap) · January 8, 2026
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Summary

The Tennessee Board of Parole and Probation denied parole for Kenneth Pat Bondurant after testimony from investigators and Giles County Sheriff Joe Purvis that Bondurant remains a threat; the sentence will continue through 2069 with a possible parole review in 2028.

GILES COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Board of Parole and Probation denied parole for Kenneth Pat Bondurant following a hearing that included testimony from law enforcement and retired investigators, the Pulaski Citizen wrap reported.

Giles County Sheriff Joe Purvis and other officials told the board they considered Bondurant a continuing threat who had not demonstrated sufficient rehabilitation. The broadcast said the crimes dated back decades and involved multiple victims.

The wrap stated that Bondurant’s sentence will extend until 2069 and that another parole review is possible in 2028. The broadcast did not supply additional case documents, court citations, or details on the parole board’s deliberations beyond the testimony cited.

What’s next: With parole denied, Bondurant remains incarcerated; the next parole review window referenced in the summary is 2028.