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Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles withdraws arrest authorization for Forrest Cantrell, denies many parole requests and grants several pardons and paroles
Summary
At its Aug. 14, 2025 meeting in Montgomery, the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles withdrew an Authorization of Arrest for Forrest Cantrell and released him to his approved home plan; the board denied multiple parole requests, continued one case, and granted a mix of paroles and pardons with specific conditions.
The Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles met in open session on Aug. 14, 2025, at 301 South Ripley Street in Montgomery to conduct routine parole and pardon hearings under Alabama Code, Title 15, Chapter 22. Chair Hal Nash presided; members Darryl Littleton and Gabrelle Simmons and board secretary Nicole Lewis were recorded as present.
The board approved minutes from its Aug. 13, 2025 meeting and voted to withdraw a Parole Officer Authorization of Arrest for Forrest Cantrell (AIS#151,928). The Division Director had requested the withdrawal; the board approved Cantrell’s release from Calhoun County Jail to continue on his approved home plan and issued a Board Order reflecting that action.
Votes at a glance
- David L. Woods (AIS#154468): denied parole; reset date August 2030. Family members and victim advocates, including Robin Bogard and Pam Beasley, spoke against parole. Victim advocate Bill Lisenby and Jacqueline Fowler (VSO, Attorney General’s Office) also opposed the request.
- Shelia M. Murphy (AIS#218299): denied parole;…
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