[Audio] Commuted sentence for woman who aided pimp in Eureka murder; Humboldt’s last week of news

In the latest episode of Humboldt Last Week (8:35): Last week Governor Jerry Brown announced he would commute the sentence of a woman who was convicted in the murder of a Eureka man back in 2001. Florence Anderson was one of six murderers across the state that received a commuted sentence.

“My father would think about who is the most forgotten soul in California, who is that person,” Brown said in an address captured by the Sacramento Bee. “And I want to make sure I’m here to help. I can tell you that many of the people behind bars today are forgotten, and so I hope we don’t forget them.”

In the podcast you can hear details Loco pointed out about the murder and robbery that took place at the Broadway Motel in Eureka, details in Anderson’s application for clemency about her drug addiction and the abuse she suffered at the hands of her pimp, Brown’s reasoning behind her commuted sentence, and differing opinions about her newfound eligibility for release after her next parole hearing. The current District Attorney and a former District Attorney don’t see eye to eye on this.

The story begins at 8:35. There’s a poll you can weigh in on below.

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Was it the right decision to commute the sentence of a woman who helped her pimp murder and rob a man in Eureka back in 2001?

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A female prisoner, Wikipedia commons image by Officer Bimblebury

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MOGTX
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6 years ago

Good luck lorel I guess every one deserves a chance at a new life .I do believe that when under the influence of the devil drug meth you are not the same person .I know that I’m not the same person I was when I was using you have been in prison as long as I have been free of meth use. I hope your life will be as full filling as mine has been.

G-MAS
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G-MAS
6 years ago
Reply to  MOGTX

They make you do things you would never do normally. Been there done that!!!not proud of it but it’s in the past I’m a much more stronger person now.i was young and stupid.i quit smoking,drinking,and drugs.did I say Stupid,ya.

Mariahgirl
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Mariahgirl
6 years ago

Everyone who’s sentence was commuted by the governor, according to the Times-Standard, was convicted of murder or accessory to murder. And he wants to turn them Loose? They still have to go before the parole board.

G-MAS
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G-MAS
6 years ago

This sounds like a movie,or a book

Thinking allowed
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Thinking allowed
6 years ago

https://www.leagle.com/decision/infdco20150415941

Just in case you are interested in more details.

G-MAS
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G-MAS
6 years ago

Wow,just red that. Thanks -thinking allowed!!wow.all for 46.bucks