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Newsom Allows Release Of Convicted Murderer Who Buried Developmentally Disabled Man Alive

Prosecutors said victim was beaten and forced to dig his own grave.

Jeffrey Cawood
Newsom Allows Release Of Convicted Murderer Who Buried Developmentally Disabled Man Alive
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California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has decided not to block the release of a convicted murderer who had received a life sentence for a killing that took place more than 40 years ago.

The Associated Press reported, “Gov. Gavin Newsom has allowed the release of a killer who served four decades in prison for the murder of a developmentally disabled California man who was buried alive, officials said Monday.” According to the outlet, “Newsom took no action last Friday on the state parole board’s latest decision granting parole to David Weidert, his office said Monday, meaning that Weidert, 58, is now eligible for release.”

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