'D.C. Sniper' Malvo can seek parole after change in Virginia law

FILE PHOTO: Sniper suspect Lee Boyd Malvo, 18, is surrounded by deputies as he is brought into court to be identified by a witness during the trial of sniper suspect John Allen Muhammad at the Virginia Beach Circuit Court in Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S., October 22, 2003. Malvo was 17 at the time of the shootings. REUTERS Davis Turner/POOL

The change, signed by Democratic Governor Ralph Northam, allows people like Malvo, now 35, who were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for offenses committed before age 18 to ask for release after 20 years. Malvo, who is incarcerated in a supermax state prison in Virginia’s Wise County, and an older accomplice, John Allen Muhammad, were convicted in the shootings in which 10 people were killed. Muhammad was sentenced to death and executed in a Virginia state prison in 2009 at age 48.

Lawyers on both sides sent a letter to the court asking for the case to be dismissed after Northam signed the legislation.

Ridiculous. How many ppl did he kill? And the fact he got life without parole and not death like his partner was already his age consideration. The good news is his multiple life sentences in Maryland where he also murdered ppl is unaffected.

If paroled, will he live in the judge's neighborhood?

I’m starting to get that the new culture is about celebrating law breakers—at the border, dealing drugs, sex offenders, tax evaders, taking out loans you can’t pay, lying to get elected, lying to stay in office...

What’ about the persons killed and their families?

I remember when this happened, watching it play out on tv. It was sad seeing such a young man involved in this.

Punishing people does not undo actions in the past. That said, the attacks that Malvo took part in created widespread terror and panic, while claiming the lives of 17 innocent people. I remember being relieved when J. Muhammad was executed.

The MD conviction still exists

all of northern Virginia wants a piece of this mf. 17, 35, 53 this beating is rated E for everybody

He was conditioned and prepped by a psychopath to do carry out his orders. He was a child that didn't know better but listen to an adult that hated people. He deserves a chance at a better life

Good

Everyone deserves an opportunity to redeem themselves. I believe the community needs to know how he has actually grown, what he has learned and how does seek to continue to redeem himself.

Let me know if I need to come open a can of whoopass on this man if the idiots in VA’s government decides to let this man free smellthat BeagleMeghean RayBake90084533

is this some kind of democrat crap?

Ruined so many lives and held us hostage. Burn in hell

He looks innocent and young

Yeah I don't think this guy should be let out. The governor should make an exception in his case and keep him locked up. This guy is a cold blooded killer and he should not get a second chance. He should be happy he didn't get the chair!

He needs to die in prison

yourewrongabout Remember_Sarah RottenInDenmark

If he's a good little sniper...

FRY....HIS...ASS

Good job Democrats! Making America Safe Again!

Good grief ! Ridiculous

Shit..better get out my helmet..

This man terrorized my community. He should NEVER be Allowed out in public ever again!!! My governor is an idiot

Why are laws being changed to help murderers? “In 2006, Malvo confessed that the pair also killed victims in California, Arizona, and Texas, for a total of 17 victims.”

Gross! Way to go VA

Black face governor bill

Shit!

StephenGutowski Wow, maybe he can get a gun and continue his murderous rampage...

let's just hope he doesn't get it!

That's some BS. He should not be allowed out.

Can not believe; what America needs! another assassin at the street

Dems are getting an early start collecting American firearms by force.

Please tell me Virginia is gonna get rid of most of these liberal nuts this year. So sad for this great, historic state.

Yeah well I'm seeking for El Dorado in my backyard. Neither is going to happen.

He can put in a request, but doesn’t mean he’s going to be granted it.

This new podcast is exploring the case and malvo's quest for parole

NightShiftNews Will the people crouched to get gas, running into their homes and workplaces, exhaling when they got inside be able to get any compensation for good behavior?

Half of these commenters clearly haven’t even read the story.

I cannot wait until we take Virginia back! I can’t stand watching them turn us int CalifornianJr ... Democrat legislation gets Americans, killed!

WTF. What has happened to Virginia?

DemocratIcParty

he should already be worm food

thomsonreuters Your headline is super misleading. From your own story: “He also received a sentence of life in prison without parole in Maryland, which is not affected by the Virginia law.”

No way!

Thanks soooo much GovernorVA RalphNortham. You seem to be on the wrong side of blackface, KKK hoods, killing newborn babies, opposing the 2A, and now releasing serial-killing murderers. You have helped ruin the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Great job Democrats!

Terrible

Why is he even still alive? We should’ve disposed of him long ago!

Shocked inmates haven’t taken care of this POS.

Great. Do his victims get their lives back then?

I'm sure gun advocates are loving this news.

Ugh! Never!

Mass murdering terrorist should never be given parole.

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