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Convicts with life sentences are up for parole; district attorney says it makes no sense Play Video
March 28, 2023 5:19 PM
GONZALES- Ascension Parish District Attorney Ricky Babin said he recently had two cases involving convicts who were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole come up for parole hearings. "I don't understand it," Babin said. "I don't understand how someone is convicted of a crime, is... more » -
Suspected serial killer sues state, trial postponed indefinitely Play Video
February 12, 2019 6:54 PM
BATON ROUGE- The attorney representing suspected serial killer Samuel Galbraith told WBRZ Tuesday, the trial that was scheduled to begin later this month has been postponed indefinitely. Galbraith was days away from being released after serving less than one-third of his 71-year prison sentence for the rape and gruesome murder... more » -
Convicted killer and rapist demands release, claims his rights were violated Play Video
August 23, 2017 5:29 PM
BATON ROUGE- A convicted killer and rapist is suing the State Department of corrections Secretary James LeBlanc and Chairwoman of the Louisiana Board of Pardons, Sheryl Ranatza claiming his rights were violated when his parole was rescinded earlier this year. Galbraith raped Karen Hill, tied her to a tree and... more » -
After WBRZ report, killer's parole rescinded Play Video
April 20, 2017 5:11 PM
UPDATE: The Governor's Office has confirmed that the case will be reheard and the parole will be rescinded based on a technicality that notification went to the wrong state. Click HERE to read more. Read the original story below: ST. GABRIEL- A convicted rapist and murderer who detectives... more »