BOSTON (WHDH) - A Massachusetts man whose first-degree murder sentence was commuted is now seeking parole.
Thomas Koonce served 30 years in prison for the murder of Mark Santos in 1987.
Gov. Charlie Baker commuted his first-degree murder sentence in January and the Governor’s Council approved the move last month.
At a hearing Thursday, the state’s Parole Board will decide whether to grant Koonce parole.
William Allen’s first-degree murder sentence was also commuted and he has a parole hearing scheduled for March 31.
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