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Mackenzie Shirilla, 21, is serving two 15-years-to-life sentences for a 2022 crash prosecutors said was intentional that killed her boyfriend and a friend; in an undated jail call with her mother she says she doesn’t believe she needs rehabilitation, while her mother emphasizes rehab as the prison’s goal; Shirilla is eligible for parole in 2037, and renewed attention to the case has followed Netflix’s documentary The Crash.
A Cambridge gunman, Tyler E. Brown, who was released from McLean psychiatric hospital three days before the Memorial Drive attack, allegedly fired at least 60 rounds, injuring two people seriously after a parole officer warned he was at risk of violence. Brown, with a history of violence and prior prison sentences, faces armed assault with intent to murder, carrying a firearm without a license, and possessing a large-capacity firearm. He was halted by a state police trooper and an ex-Marine with a handgun; a public defender is listed for Brown as the investigation continues.
Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, 76, has been released on parole from Bangkok’s Klong Prem Central Prison after serving about eight months of a one-year sentence for a corruption-related charge; he will wear an electronic ankle monitor for the remainder of his sentence. The parole, granted for good behavior and his age, comes as his long-dominant Pheu Thai party has seen waning influence, though it remains part of the governing coalition.
Indie retro-immersive shooter Fortune’s Run may finally be finished now that solo developer Dizzie has been released on parole and is back to work. She plans to reorganize content, push a new build within six months, and aim for a full 1.0 release after a year, with changes to the team and scope since a co-developer left.
The jailed lead developer behind Fortune's Run, known as Dizzie, has been released on parole after about a year in prison and plans to resume work on its Deus Ex–style immersive shooter, including finishing missing story levels and targeting a 1.0 release. She notes she wrote a roguelike in C++ on paper while imprisoned and details team dynamics and future milestones, with a cautious timeline of releases over the next year.
Cain Velasquez posted an Instagram video four weeks after his prison release, thanking fans and saying he’s adjusting to life as a free man while focusing on family and a slower pace. He was sentenced in March 2025 for shooting at a daycare worker linked to his son’s case and was released on parole after serving more than 1,000 days. Goularte, the daycare worker, faces a felony charge of lewd acts with a minor and awaits trial in the case.
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard says her dramatic weight loss (108.2 lbs) came from life changes after her 2023 parole, not workouts or weight‑loss drugs; she shifted from commissary junk food to home‑cooked meals, explained wearing wigs due to hair damage, and notes a CPS visit for her one‑year‑old daughter that the couple passed.
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez has been released on parole after about 11 months in prison for his 2022 shooting attempt connected to the man accused of molesting Velasquez’s son. He was sentenced to five years in prison with four years of probation, with time served credited, and is set to continue restitution and civil proceedings related to the case as Goularte’s criminal matter proceeds. Velasquez retired from MMA in 2019 with a 17-3 record.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has been released on parole after serving more than 1,200 days of a five-year sentence for a 2022 shooting; he is set to walk free on February 15, 2026, and says he may host a Holotropic Breathing Seminar in San Jose. He also received backing from MMA figures such as Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Kamaru Usman during the case.
Netflix’s documentary Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart revisits the 2002 kidnapping and its aftermath, focusing on Wanda Barzee’s role, her 2009 plea, and her 2018 release on supervised parole as a registered sex offender; Smart opposed her release, and Barzee’s post-prison life has continued under monitoring, including a 2025 park-related incident; Barzee does not participate in the film beyond archival footage.
A federal judge in Boston issued a temporary restraining order delaying the Trump administration’s plan to end ‘family reunification parole’ for more than 10,000 immigrants, finding that officials failed to provide proper direct notice. The order extends current parole status while the case proceeds, noting that many affected individuals may not have online accounts for notice. The decision comes amid broader immigration crackdowns and ongoing legal challenges to the administration’s deportation efforts.
The Menendez brothers' attempt for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence was denied by a judge, reinforcing their convictions for murder. The evidence, including allegations of abuse and a letter from a cousin, was deemed insufficient and irrelevant by the court. The brothers also faced setbacks in parole hearings, with their chances of release remaining uncertain, though clemency remains a possible avenue.
Mark David Chapman, the man who murdered John Lennon in 1980, has been denied parole for the 14th time, with the parole board citing his disregard for human life and the lasting impact of his actions.
Erik and Lyle Menendez, who have been imprisoned for over 30 years for the 1989 murder of their parents, are undergoing separate parole hearings following a resentencing that reduced their sentences. Their chances of early release are being considered by a California parole board, with final approval resting with Governor Gavin Newsom. The brothers' case has garnered renewed media attention and public support, amid broader criminal justice reforms increasing parole opportunities in California.
A new true crime tour in Los Angeles visits the Menendez brothers' crime scene and other related sites, reflecting ongoing public interest in their case as they await parole decisions, with the tour emphasizing detailed storytelling and lesser-known facts about the case.