by Elke Kennedy
Sean’s Last Wish
I was told yesterday that Sean’s murderer, Stephen Andrew Moller, will be eligible for parole as of 12/28/08! He has served less then 7 months. Most likely the parole hearing will be in February 2009. They are currently doing the pre-parole investigation, and now would be the best time to for them to receive as many handwritten letters as possible to ask the parole board to deny his parole, you need to add what happened and why you believe he should not get parole. I will send out call for a letter campaign to all of my supporters to stop this from happening.
You all had always said if there is anything you can do for me to let you know – well this is one thing I need your help – without these letters (hundreds) I think he might just get parole. The juditional system is not fair and has lots of gaps. But let’s make a statement as a community to say enough is enough.
I know you agree that he certainly did not get a high enough sentence and to allow him to get out of jail already is ridiculous. It would be awesome and certainly very much appreciated from me and my family if you could help by taking a few minutes and writing a letter to the Parole board in the next couple of weeks.
Thank you in advance for your time and support to help me keep Sean’s murderer in jail.
Here is the information you will need:
Department of Probation, Pardon and Parole Services
2221 Devine Street, Suite 600,
PO Box 50666
Columbia SC 29250Please add this information as a reference on your letter as the topic: Parole for Stephen Andrew Moller – SCDC ID # 00328891;
(eligible for parole after 12/28/08).
If you decide to send a letter, please let me know – I would like to know how many letters were sent so I can make sure that it is known (just in case). E-mail me at elke@seanslastwish.org.
Again, I want to thank all of you for your support and caring in these last 19 months.
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For background on Sean’s case, read an earlier post here.
Re: Parole for Stephen Andrew Moller
SCDC ID #00328891
Eligible for Parole after 12/28/08
Dear Sir or Madam,
It is quite shocking that S. Moller, the murderer of Sean Kennedy, is eligible for parole after serving only seven months. I didn’t realize that hate crimes were so cordially accommodated here in South Carolina. This is what I’d call getting away with murder. There are innocent people rotting away in our prisons for offenses not even remotely approaching the severity of this crime.
As a member of this community, I request that the sentence imposed on Mr. Muller fit the crime, and until he is released, that he be rehabilitated to re-enter society as a law-abiding citizen of the community. If he ever is granted parole, he should be required to prove that he truly regrets what he has done and to apologize to Mrs. Kennedy and her family. He should also have to make sincere amends to the gay community by addressing high school students and telling them his story, expressing regret and sorrow about what he has done and the pain and suffering he has caused. He should be obligated to speak at one high school per month for 5 years. This would not be punishment but rehabilitation and restitution. In so doing, he would change his own life for the better and his story would serve as a cautionary tale to would-be bullies, taunters, and murderers.
Sean’s death was a tragedy and there is no way we can bring him back. However, if the matter of Mr. Moller is handled judiciously, perhaps something positive can be achieved. Maybe we can avoid this tragedy from ever occurring again.
Thank you for your kind attention.
Sincerely,
Gloria [last name withheld for web posting]
ELKE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION PARDON AND PAROLE SERVICES ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2009 INFORMING HER THAT A EARLY PAROLE HEARING HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2009 AT 09:00 AM AT 2221 DEVINE STREET, COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA.
IN ADDITION STEPHEN ANDREW MOLLER’S FINAL RELEASE DATE HAS BEEN MOVED UP FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 TO JULY 07, 2009. MOLLER RECEIVED A TWO MONTHS CREDIT FOR GOOD BEHAVIOR FOR PURSUING HIS GED.
NOW MORE THAN EVER WE NEED YOUR HELP, PLEASE SEND YOUR LETTERS TO THE ADDRESS BELOW THIS WEEK! ANY LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE PAROLE BOARD AFTER JANUARY 23, 2009 WILL NOT BE READ.
THIS IS A PUBLIC HEARING, ANYONE ABLE TO SUPPORT ELKE , HER FAMILY AND THE SEAN’S LAST WISH FAMILY IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.
Also, please let Elke know if you send a letter and if possible, send her a copy of the letter, so she can have copies to take with her to the parole hearing.
Be sure to include Moller’s full name and ID number:
Stephen Andrew Moller – SCDC ID # 00328891.
Send your letters to:
Department of Probation Pardon and Parole Services
2221 Devine Street, Suite 600, PO Box 50666
Columbia SC 29250
Please forward to your contacts, friends and family.
Thank you for all of your support!
Gloria,
You have some fine suggests in regards to restitution. “Sincere” (amends) would be an operative word. I wonder though if SC, in its backwardness, has the system necessary to enable the murderer to make restitution in the manner you propose? I hope that we do. Do we?
This morning the SC Parole Board denied early parole for Stephen Moller, finally an act of justice has passed in this case. Sean’s Last Wish and the SC Progressive Network would like to thank all of you for your support and help these past few tiring weeks. Without your letters, presence and positive thoughts this could not have happened. We appreciate each and every one of you and all that you have done for us.
peace to you all –
John Dawkins
Finally there is some semblence of justice for the Kennedy’s. This sends a message that it is not okay to end the life of a son, a brother and a friend of many just because you don’t like their sexuality.
Sean’s parents have worked very hard to not have this happen to another family while grieving the loss of their son.