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2014 Petition for Denial of Parole for Robert M. Gray In Honor of Fallen Officer John D. Janey

2014 Petition for Denial of Parole for Robert M. Gray In Honor of Fallen Officer John D. Janey

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Started by Sara Janey 12 years, 3 months ago
On August 17th, 1989 Putnam County Deputy Sheriff John D. Janey was killed in the line of duty by Robert M. Gray. Deputy Janey was shot 3 times by Gray, with the 3rd and final shot being an execution-style shot to the Deputy's left jaw/ear exiting out from behind of the Deputy's right eye, as Deputy Janey laid dying on the ground. Gray was convicted of 1st degree murder, and sentenced to life with mercy. So every 3 years the Janey family along with Law Enforcement fight to keep Gray behind bars where he belongs. With every signature there is a voice saying that this killer should be denied parole in 2014. Please support this petition and the Janey family. Thank you.

Updates

September 20, 2014

We hit one thousand signatures today. It is exhausting to revisit these details every few years but seeing this level of support keeps me moving forward.

Reached 1,000 supporters

September 18, 2014

August 7, 2014

The weight of repeating this cycle every few years is heavy but the family remains constant in their resolve. I am spending my time preparing the formal packets for the board and ensuring that no detail is overlooked despite the exhaustion that comes with reliving this tragedy.

Reached 100 supporters

April 9, 2014

410 Comments

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Sara Janey · petition starter
12 years ago Featured

This was my uncle, my hero. I miss him every single day. I promised my grandmother before her passing, that I would fight with everything in me to keep Gray behind bars. I am holding true to that promise!! No mercy for John...NO MERCY FOR GRAY!!

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Cheri D. Long-Blase
12 years ago Featured

This is my cousin whom I loved dearly. He always carved special time for me when I came to visit. He made those times and memories so special. Gray took a good person away who cared about everyone. Gray represents evil and greed. No mercy for Gray.

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Joe Savilla
11 years ago Featured

Deputy Janey DID NOT receive mercy! He was trying to protect the property of another and this criminal executed him in cold blood. Gray deserves to spend the rest of his natural born life in prison!

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Charles M. Savilla II
11 years ago Featured

I am a Putnam County Deputy Sheriff and I will sign this petition as long as I'm able. I would like to cuss Robert Gray, but that would be unprofessional. The world lost a good man and Robert Gray should never be free!

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DUSTIN WESTFALL
12 years ago Featured

This man was my Godfather. I loved him very much and looked forward to his daily visits to my family, when her would play with me and handcuff me to something. He would tease me all the time. I will never forget the morning he was killed, I was so young but I knew I would never see my hero again.

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Debbie
12 years ago Featured

Keep him in jail. He is a murderer and an arsonist! He was desperate enough to burn houses for money once why let him free to dodo again and another innocent life be lost. He won't be able to get a job he will go back to what he knows best. Arson and murder.

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Deborah Johns
11 years ago

Jim Gray how ya like us now??? Looks like the Parole Board believed what you call family folklore. Wow kinda makes you look so not informed. But gee look at the bright side you will have somewhere to go visit for the next 3 years at least. Looks like your murderer brother will eat at taxpayer expense at least for 3 more years. Bet that was a tough pill to swallow today wasn't it?? We the taxpayer may have to feed and house him the rest of his life but ya know it's well worth it.DENIED DENIED DENIED!!!!!

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Anonymous
11 years ago

he took the life of another human being. He should not ever get out of prison and have the chance to murder anyone else. John Janey's family will never be with him again. They continue to suffer their loss. John Janey was a good person. He was a police officer that tried to help take care of our community.

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