Coulthard denied parole
The state Parole Commission has denied parole to Rob Coulthard, the former High Point resident who murdered his wife by poisoning 20 years ago.
I wrote about the case in my column July 2.
Coulthard was sentenced to life in prison for the crime, but under sentencing guidelines in effect in 1988, that made him eligible for parole after 20 years.
From now on, he will be eligible for parole consideration annually.
I know this decision is a big relief for the family of the late Sandra Coles Coulthard. I'm happy for them.
The Parole Commission received hundreds of letters from people exprressing opposition to Coulthard's parole. The commissioners listened.
The same effort may be needed again next year.
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