Oct. 22 1980, William Robert Parker shot and killed 21 year old Shane Caskey in the driveway of his parent’s home. Parker was angry because Shane’s sister was divorcing him. Parker couldn’t accept that his marriage had failed because of his own drunkenness and abuse. Instead he blamed the Caskey family. In the pre dawn hours before the murder Parker made repeated phone calls to the Caskey residence cursing and threatening violence.
A Panola county jury found Parker guilty of murdering Shane Caskey and sentenced him to spend the rest of his life in prison.
We the undersigned citizens hereby petition the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division and the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to deny Willian Robert Parkers application for Parole.
Justice for Shane and his Family, and the safety of this community demand that Parker serve his sentence and that he draw his last breath in a prison cell.
Updates
January 19, 2020
The Board of Pardons and Paroles needs to hear from us directly so call their office today to demand they deny this application. Tell them that William Robert Parker must finish his sentence. Send an email to the board members and remind them that victims deserve permanent justice.
January 19, 2020
The momentum behind this petition proves that our community refuses to let Shane be forgotten. Contact the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles today to demand that they deny this parole application. Keep the pressure on by emailing the board members directly and urging your neighbors to join our call for justice.
Reached 100 supporters
January 19, 2020
45 Comments
I was in Tenaha School when this happened. I remember well the devastation of the community from this senseless murder. He must remain where he belongs, please don’t release Billy Bob Parker!
I think it’s a shame that the Caskey family has had to work so hard to keep their son’s murderer in prison. They never had a chance to heal from their terrible loss because they have had to fight to keep Billy Bob Parker in prison all these years. Having to petition to keep him in prison robbed this family of any peace they might have had. For the life he took, and others he ruined, he should never be paroled.
I was in the same class in school as Shane. A great friend and super guy. This guy (I won’t dignify his name) deserves to stay locked up.
Kathy was my friend while she attended Carthage schools. Her brother did not deserve this for trying to help protect her!
Shane Casksey was my first love. Over the years I have thought about him many, many times. Shane never got to have children, have a cell phone. He never knew about computers. Shane never got to be there for his parents and sister when they needed him. At his sister Cathy's funeral, the thought that run through my mind was that Shane should be here for his family. Billy Bob was sentenced to life in prison. Please do not give him parole.
This guy seriously should not be out an everyone is in harms way when he is near. I would be scared to know I lived around him.
Billy Bob Parker should never be let out of jail.
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Oct. 22 1980, William Robert Parker shot and killed 21 year old Shane Caskey in the driveway of his parent’s home. Parker was angry because Shane’s sister was divorcing him. Parker couldn’t accept that his marriage had failed because of his own drunkenness and abuse. Instead he blamed the Caskey family. In the pre dawn hours before the murder Parker made repeated phone calls to the Caskey residence cursing and threatening violence.
A Panola county jury found Parker guilty of murdering Shane Caskey and sentenced him to spend the rest of his life in prison.
We the undersigned citizens hereby petition the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division and the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to deny Willian Robert Parkers application for Parole.
Justice for Shane and his Family, and the safety of this community demand that Parker serve his sentence and that he draw his last breath in a prison cell.
Updates
January 19, 2020
The Board of Pardons and Paroles needs to hear from us directly so call their office today to demand they deny this application. Tell them that William Robert Parker must finish his sentence. Send an email to the board members and remind them that victims deserve permanent justice.
January 19, 2020
The momentum behind this petition proves that our community refuses to let Shane be forgotten. Contact the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles today to demand that they deny this parole application. Keep the pressure on by emailing the board members directly and urging your neighbors to join our call for justice.
Reached 100 supporters
January 19, 2020
45 Comments
I will never forget the fear and sadness we all went through because of this man. Shane was a sweet soul. I loved him like a brother. Please don't let this man out to destroy more lives.
I was in Tenaha School when this happened. I remember well the devastation of the community from this senseless murder. He must remain where he belongs, please don’t release Billy Bob Parker!
I think it’s a shame that the Caskey family has had to work so hard to keep their son’s murderer in prison. They never had a chance to heal from their terrible loss because they have had to fight to keep Billy Bob Parker in prison all these years. Having to petition to keep him in prison robbed this family of any peace they might have had. For the life he took, and others he ruined, he should never be paroled.
I was in the same class in school as Shane. A great friend and super guy. This guy (I won’t dignify his name) deserves to stay locked up.
Kathy was my friend while she attended Carthage schools. Her brother did not deserve this for trying to help protect her!
Shane Casksey was my first love. Over the years I have thought about him many, many times. Shane never got to have children, have a cell phone. He never knew about computers. Shane never got to be there for his parents and sister when they needed him. At his sister Cathy's funeral, the thought that run through my mind was that Shane should be here for his family. Billy Bob was sentenced to life in prison. Please do not give him parole.
This guy seriously should not be out an everyone is in harms way when he is near. I would be scared to know I lived around him.
Billy Bob Parker should never be let out of jail.
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I will never forget the fear and sadness we all went through because of this man. Shane was a sweet soul. I loved him like a brother. Please don't let this man out to destroy more lives.