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A public hearing to consider the possible parole of Edward Lee Lester, #145549

July 30, 2009

CONTACT:  Russ Marlan, Public Information Officer (517) 373-6391

The Michigan Parole and Commutation Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 13, 2009 to consider the possible parole of Edward Lee Lester, #145549.  It will be at 11:00 a.m. at the Handlon Training Center, Richard Handlon Correctional Facility, Ionia, MI.

Edward Lee Lester is serving a Life sentence for the crime of Murder 2nd Degree and a Life sentence for the crime of Robbery Armed.  He was sentenced on May 25, 1976 from Wayne County.

Barbara Sampson, Chairperson of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board, will conduct the hearing under the provisions of the Lifer Law, MCLA 791.234

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