Parole Board Letter Writing Campaign

The Downing family has received confirmation that all letters will be given to the Parole Board. 

Important
You need to include the following information in your letter:
  • Inmate's name: Edward O'Brien
  • Offender Number: W63353
  • Sign the letter and have a return address so the Parole Board knows you are a real person and not a mass mailing. 

Tips
  • Victim Description:
    1. Begin with a description of the life of the victim before the crime. 
    2. Include the name of your loved one, their age, accomplishments and plans for the future.
  • Survivors: 
    1. List the people that were left behind by this crime.
    2. What relationship does each person have to the victim. 
    3. What has been the impact of this loss on each specific person. 
    4. Personal loss, monetary loss, therapy required, etc. 
  • Crime Description:
    1. Detail the circumstances of the murder: unnecessary, heinousness
    2. Personal culpability of killer.
  • Parole Impact:
    1. Describe the impact that the perpetrator's parole would have on your family and the victim's family. 
    2. Fear for personal safety.  
    3. Make clear any knowledge the perpetrator might have of the family. 
Sample
<YOUR NAME>
<ADDRESS>

<DATE>

Massachusetts Parole Board
Attn: Julie Devlin 
12 Mercer Rd. 
Natick, MA 01760


Dear Honorable Members of the Parole Board :

BODY OF THE LETTER

Sincerely,
<name>
<day phone>
<night phone>
<email>
Contact Information for the Parole Board

Mail:
Massachusetts Parole Board
Attn: Julie Devlin
12 Mercer Rd. 
Natick, MA 01760
Fax:
508-650-4599