Russell Hinson, born in 1959 and the oldest of four sons, was raised in Union County NC. He attended Fairview and Piedmont High School, also Zion Methodist Church. His parents divorced in his early teens and his father raised him. Russell served in the US Army, married three times and was employed fulltime. He fell prey to drugs and alcohol which eventually led to his arrest and conviction for murder in 1993.
During twenty-two years of confinement (as of January 2015) Russell has matured emotionally and spiritually. While he was attending Bible classes he found God and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He harbors no animosity toward anyone for their actions and influences or lack of same upon his arrest and trial. He has learned that often those who declare themselves your friend usually are not and that trust is precious. Russell also attended Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
Russell is ready to rejoin society as a law abiding productive citizen. He has completed numerous trade classes (Diesel Engine Repair, Carpentry, Welding, Computer Repair, Industrial Wiring and Masonry). He worked in the fields at Caledonia, made license plates at Central, worked in the kitchen at Nash C.I., and worked in the prison sewing plant as a joiner and a mechanic. He is prepared to work when he is released. A former employer stated he has a job for Russell when he gets back home. Russell will live in the house where he grew up, a rural area populated by many of his relatives where he will have abundant emotional support.
There is no reason for Russell to continue to be a burden on the taxpayers because he has served his time, suffered the consequences of his actions and has paid the price with almost twenty-two productive years of his life plus the loss of his family. He was sentenced to Life under the Fair Sentencing Act (Structured Sentencing Act started 10/1/1994). The D.O.C. is still using the three year parole hearing rule from October, 2008 on all 1st and 2nd degree murder charges sentenced under the Fair Sentencing Act (1981 - 1994), a law that was enacted fourteen years after the last person was sentenced in 1994. It is apparent that if any new law hurts those sentenced under the Fair Sentencing Act, it applies; but, if it would help them, it is not retroactive. This three-year parole hearing rule needs to be amended to one year parole hearings for those sentenced from 1981 to 1994.
We therefore request a parole hearing in January of 2015 for Russell B. Hinson #0185129 resulting in a favorable decision.
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October 9, 2014
Seeing this kind of movement is overwhelming after so many years of quiet struggle. It is exhausting to keep pushing for justice but knowing I am not alone makes the weight easier to carry.
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Russell was married to my daughter she was his first wife he was in the military at Fort Gordon Georgia I've only known Russell to be a kind person I have a grandson by him by the grandson has two children a son and a daughter that Russell has never gotten to see I think they he should be set free so that he can get to know his children and his grandchildren all over again I think he has been punished enough
"Paw-paw" should have done thought of that before he went and killed someone irretrievably. He's still in his daughters' lives, just in prison. And even God's Word says he should stay there, as in 1 Peter 2:13-17, Romans 13:1-7, Titus 3:1-2. Paying my taxes are no burden on me as long as racist killers like this stay incarcerated. So he's completed TRADE CLASSES, so WHAT? Get back to me when he's completed ANTI-RACISM classes. Get back to me when he STICKS UP for people who are not of the same racial heritage as he is, SAVES their lives, helps them, teaches them. THAT would be true reform for this person. Not some stupid metalworking class.
My Dad has Served his time while in Prison. I think that it is time for him to get out of Prison. Thank you to everyone that is signing this Petiton for him.We are Praying that the Decision is in Russell Brice Hinson Favor.
Russell Hinson brutally MURDERED A CHILD and should serve his sentence. He was sentenced to life in prison and will not suffer the consequences of his actions until he has finished serving his sentence. As a taxpayer I do not see his time in prison as a burden. It is scary that you believe he should be released into the same support network that helped to create the man that he has become. He should live in the same house with his father who has also been a member of the KKK (and still might be)? Thank GOD he has not been released and I pray he never will be.
hi I'm Jeffery short Jr I just wanna put in my opinion about Russell... I didn't get to meet him but a few times before he had to go away, but my father and I were married into the Hinson family back in 1994 and I just wanna say that this gentleman would give the shirt off his back to anyone who was in need, also he raised two children that were not his biological children. this man worked his rear end off to provide for his wife and family. I've went to see him a few time while he has been incarcerated and I can definitely see a major change in him, he has two daughters that are now grown adult women and have children themselves and they need there paw-paw in there lives
Free the man.
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Russell Hinson, born in 1959 and the oldest of four sons, was raised in Union County NC. He attended Fairview and Piedmont High School, also Zion Methodist Church. His parents divorced in his early teens and his father raised him. Russell served in the US Army, married three times and was employed fulltime. He fell prey to drugs and alcohol which eventually led to his arrest and conviction for murder in 1993.
During twenty-two years of confinement (as of January 2015) Russell has matured emotionally and spiritually. While he was attending Bible classes he found God and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He harbors no animosity toward anyone for their actions and influences or lack of same upon his arrest and trial. He has learned that often those who declare themselves your friend usually are not and that trust is precious. Russell also attended Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
Russell is ready to rejoin society as a law abiding productive citizen. He has completed numerous trade classes (Diesel Engine Repair, Carpentry, Welding, Computer Repair, Industrial Wiring and Masonry). He worked in the fields at Caledonia, made license plates at Central, worked in the kitchen at Nash C.I., and worked in the prison sewing plant as a joiner and a mechanic. He is prepared to work when he is released. A former employer stated he has a job for Russell when he gets back home. Russell will live in the house where he grew up, a rural area populated by many of his relatives where he will have abundant emotional support.
There is no reason for Russell to continue to be a burden on the taxpayers because he has served his time, suffered the consequences of his actions and has paid the price with almost twenty-two productive years of his life plus the loss of his family. He was sentenced to Life under the Fair Sentencing Act (Structured Sentencing Act started 10/1/1994). The D.O.C. is still using the three year parole hearing rule from October, 2008 on all 1st and 2nd degree murder charges sentenced under the Fair Sentencing Act (1981 - 1994), a law that was enacted fourteen years after the last person was sentenced in 1994. It is apparent that if any new law hurts those sentenced under the Fair Sentencing Act, it applies; but, if it would help them, it is not retroactive. This three-year parole hearing rule needs to be amended to one year parole hearings for those sentenced from 1981 to 1994.
We therefore request a parole hearing in January of 2015 for Russell B. Hinson #0185129 resulting in a favorable decision.
Updates
October 9, 2014
Seeing this kind of movement is overwhelming after so many years of quiet struggle. It is exhausting to keep pushing for justice but knowing I am not alone makes the weight easier to carry.
25 Comments
Good Man woth a good Heart, Just fell into the Wrong Crowd. God has forgiven him, because he has asked for forgiveness. He has done his time and needs to spend the time he has left at home with family
Russell was married to my daughter she was his first wife he was in the military at Fort Gordon Georgia I've only known Russell to be a kind person I have a grandson by him by the grandson has two children a son and a daughter that Russell has never gotten to see I think they he should be set free so that he can get to know his children and his grandchildren all over again I think he has been punished enough
"Paw-paw" should have done thought of that before he went and killed someone irretrievably. He's still in his daughters' lives, just in prison. And even God's Word says he should stay there, as in 1 Peter 2:13-17, Romans 13:1-7, Titus 3:1-2. Paying my taxes are no burden on me as long as racist killers like this stay incarcerated. So he's completed TRADE CLASSES, so WHAT? Get back to me when he's completed ANTI-RACISM classes. Get back to me when he STICKS UP for people who are not of the same racial heritage as he is, SAVES their lives, helps them, teaches them. THAT would be true reform for this person. Not some stupid metalworking class.
My Dad has Served his time while in Prison. I think that it is time for him to get out of Prison. Thank you to everyone that is signing this Petiton for him.We are Praying that the Decision is in Russell Brice Hinson Favor.
Russell Hinson brutally MURDERED A CHILD and should serve his sentence. He was sentenced to life in prison and will not suffer the consequences of his actions until he has finished serving his sentence. As a taxpayer I do not see his time in prison as a burden. It is scary that you believe he should be released into the same support network that helped to create the man that he has become. He should live in the same house with his father who has also been a member of the KKK (and still might be)? Thank GOD he has not been released and I pray he never will be.
hi I'm Jeffery short Jr I just wanna put in my opinion about Russell... I didn't get to meet him but a few times before he had to go away, but my father and I were married into the Hinson family back in 1994 and I just wanna say that this gentleman would give the shirt off his back to anyone who was in need, also he raised two children that were not his biological children. this man worked his rear end off to provide for his wife and family. I've went to see him a few time while he has been incarcerated and I can definitely see a major change in him, he has two daughters that are now grown adult women and have children themselves and they need there paw-paw in there lives
Free the man.
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Good Man woth a good Heart, Just fell into the Wrong Crowd. God has forgiven him, because he has asked for forgiveness. He has done his time and needs to spend the time he has left at home with family