The parole board denied the request and James Love will remain behind bars where he belongs. Seeing this result brings a sense of peace to all of us who still carry the memory of Shelia and Jeffery. Thank you for standing with me and ensuring that justice for their lives …
February 15, 2017
Final supporters
January 15, 2017
Missouri Board of Probation and Parole
Attn: Chairman Ellis McSwain
3400 Knipp Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65109.
RE: Love, James 00028450; Parole Hearing February 17, 2017
Dear Parole Board Members,
We are current and/or former residents of Lee's Summit and many of us were Lee's Summit students in 1975 when James Love brutally murdered our friend, classmate, and resident Shelia Curtright and little Jeffery Berger, the baby whom she was providing care to on that tragic New Years Eve.
This sickening crime still haunts us to this day, not only on every New Years Eve, but frequently over the last forty-two (42) years. We will never forget the violent and sadistic way this vibrant, beautiful, caring and intelligent young woman’s life ended. Nor will we ever forget how Jeffery Berger, just a toddler, was butchered and mutilated by this monster, James Love.
His vile attack was not quick, it was violent, forceful, cold, deliberate and his victims suffered immensely. Sheila fought death, which was inevitable, long enough to name her killer, James Love and he was sentenced to 300 years in prison for his crimes of murder and he should serve out this sentence completely.
James Love was released from prison due to overcrowding; shortly after that release he committed these murders. That release was his second chance at freedom and he proved, absolutely beyond the shadow of a doubt that he is and continues to be a threat to society.
It would serve absolutely no purpose to Parole this man. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter, it is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
All Who Have Signed this Petition Against the Parole of James A. Love
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
January 17, 2017
January 17, 2017
I have been spending my nights printing out your comments to attach to the formal opposition letter for the parole board. Reading about how many of you still carry the weight of that night shows me that we are not alone in our resolve to keep a dangerous man behind bars.
Reached 100 supporters
January 15, 2017
January 13, 2017
Seeing the count climb toward one hundred reminds me how many people still carry the weight of what happened to Shelia and Jeffery. Please send this link to others so the board sees the full depth of our resolve before they make a decision that puts us all at risk again.
442 Comments
I was just down the street babysitting for my 3 cousins that night. Shelia had talked to me in math class and we were going to call each other. That call never came.... Haunts me to this day. Don't let this person loose until he is in a casket!!!!
This man should never come up for parole and should never be released from prison to repeat these horrific actions. My brother was an LSPD officer at the time this happened and dispatched other officers to the scene. We will never forget.
Sheila was a good friend of the family. Not only was the murder horrendous but living it all over again for Helen, Sheila's mother , each time there was a possibility of parole was just awful!! She is no longer alive so this is the least I could do to help the family!!
I lived in Grandview and had a 2 yr old son. It forever had an impact on me. I never left my son with a babysitter unless it was family. Had a daughter 9 yrs later and lived in LS. Never wanted to let her babysit. Definite negative impact on me and my life.
I remember my social studies teacher telling us about this almost a decade after it happened! It served as a cautionary tale for babysitting girls. It scared me. Now years later my own son is a murder victim. I cannot fathom releasing this monster into our community!!
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The parole board denied the request and James Love will remain behind bars where he belongs. Seeing this result brings a sense of peace to all of us who still carry the memory of Shelia and Jeffery. Thank you for standing with me and ensuring that justice for their lives …
February 15, 2017
Final supporters
January 15, 2017
Missouri Board of Probation and Parole
Attn: Chairman Ellis McSwain
3400 Knipp Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65109.
RE: Love, James 00028450; Parole Hearing February 17, 2017
Dear Parole Board Members,
We are current and/or former residents of Lee's Summit and many of us were Lee's Summit students in 1975 when James Love brutally murdered our friend, classmate, and resident Shelia Curtright and little Jeffery Berger, the baby whom she was providing care to on that tragic New Years Eve.
This sickening crime still haunts us to this day, not only on every New Years Eve, but frequently over the last forty-two (42) years. We will never forget the violent and sadistic way this vibrant, beautiful, caring and intelligent young woman’s life ended. Nor will we ever forget how Jeffery Berger, just a toddler, was butchered and mutilated by this monster, James Love.
His vile attack was not quick, it was violent, forceful, cold, deliberate and his victims suffered immensely. Sheila fought death, which was inevitable, long enough to name her killer, James Love and he was sentenced to 300 years in prison for his crimes of murder and he should serve out this sentence completely.
James Love was released from prison due to overcrowding; shortly after that release he committed these murders. That release was his second chance at freedom and he proved, absolutely beyond the shadow of a doubt that he is and continues to be a threat to society.
It would serve absolutely no purpose to Parole this man. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter, it is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
All Who Have Signed this Petition Against the Parole of James A. Love
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
January 17, 2017
January 17, 2017
I have been spending my nights printing out your comments to attach to the formal opposition letter for the parole board. Reading about how many of you still carry the weight of that night shows me that we are not alone in our resolve to keep a dangerous man behind bars.
Reached 100 supporters
January 15, 2017
January 13, 2017
Seeing the count climb toward one hundred reminds me how many people still carry the weight of what happened to Shelia and Jeffery. Please send this link to others so the board sees the full depth of our resolve before they make a decision that puts us all at risk again.
442 Comments
This murderer needs to stay locked away. My father Detective Earl Connors investigated and arrested this murderer. Due to his age , my father cant attend this hearing as he has done in the past. Let 300 years be served as sentenced. This man will kill again. Its who he is.
I was just down the street babysitting for my 3 cousins that night. Shelia had talked to me in math class and we were going to call each other. That call never came.... Haunts me to this day. Don't let this person loose until he is in a casket!!!!
This man should never come up for parole and should never be released from prison to repeat these horrific actions. My brother was an LSPD officer at the time this happened and dispatched other officers to the scene. We will never forget.
Sheila was a good friend of the family. Not only was the murder horrendous but living it all over again for Helen, Sheila's mother , each time there was a possibility of parole was just awful!! She is no longer alive so this is the least I could do to help the family!!
I lived in Grandview and had a 2 yr old son. It forever had an impact on me. I never left my son with a babysitter unless it was family. Had a daughter 9 yrs later and lived in LS. Never wanted to let her babysit. Definite negative impact on me and my life.
I remember my social studies teacher telling us about this almost a decade after it happened! It served as a cautionary tale for babysitting girls. It scared me. Now years later my own son is a murder victim. I cannot fathom releasing this monster into our community!!
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This murderer needs to stay locked away. My father Detective Earl Connors investigated and arrested this murderer. Due to his age , my father cant attend this hearing as he has done in the past. Let 300 years be served as sentenced. This man will kill again. Its who he is.