Sharon attended the Victims Visitors' Day in Dahlonega because her daughter was murdered. The offender becomes parole eligible in 2024.
She says her meeting with the Parole Board was very helpful.
"I got some information about the inmate and that was very helpful. I know his parole status," said Sharon.
"I enjoyed today. I got a lot of answers to my questions. I would suggest victims and victim survivors to come to a Victims Visitors' Day in the future," she added.
Michelle is one of three sisters, crime victims as a result of their brother being murdered. They too attended the Victims Visitors' Day event.
"It was awesome," says Michelle.
"Someone was with us every step of the way today. Our questions that we've had for years were answered," she added.
She says they talked to the Parole Board about banning the offender from the community where the crime was committed if he was ever to be paroled, which is within the authority of the Parole Board.
Gail, Michelle's sister, added, "We recommend today for everyone, it helps."
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Jeanette Blay came to Victims Visitors' Day to discuss the supervision of the offender in her case who is on parole.
She spoke about the victim advocates who have helped her.
"They're always concerned about what I'm feeling and my concerns about the offender. I would never want someone to be a victim but it's wonderful that we have a network to help."
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