This is proof that life sentences vs the death penalty don’t work.
Always some asshat that can let them go.
According to a release from the Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson, Hedquist had killed Nikki to protect himself. Hedquist had stolen some things from his aunt and Nikki, not knowing about the burglary, asked about the items.
“She innocently inquired about them, he took that as a threat to him and to his ability to get away with the crime,” Clarkson said. “He tricked her, drove her to a remote location, shot her in the back of the head execution-style and dumped her body on the side of the road.”
The nature of the murder makes Clarkson question why Hedquist was granted clemency.
What was bewildering about the situation is that Thrasher’s mother, Holly Thrasher, was never told by the state that Hedquist’s case was being considered, nor did Governor Kate Brown’s office seek Hollie out to see how she felt about it.
Thrasher was first told about Hedquist’s release when KOIN 6 News called her for her reaction.
“I am upset. I wasn’t even told,” she said.
Upon the state’s attempt to locate Hedquist in his release, Douglas County refused the convicted killer because of safety concerns related to victims of his crimes still living in the community. That’s when conversations began with Marion County public safety officials and the Governor’s office, Clarkson said.
“These types of decisions are not reflective of public safety, they’re not reflective of good decisions,” Clarkson said.
https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2583263966573/cold-blooded-killer-released-oregon-family-not-told