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Illinois Prisoner Review Board En Banc Minute Sheet EN BANC MINUTE SHEET OPEN SESSION—September 26, 2018 The Illinois Prisoner Review Board met in open en banc session at 319 East Madison Street, Suite A, Springfield, Illinois, on September 26, 2019, at the 9:00 a.m. session to discuss and deliberate parole eligibility for the following offenders: C68880 AARON HYCHE C10244 THOMAS FULLER C01355 NAMAR SMITH C10587 MARK SMITH C82943 HERMAN LAMB The meeting was called to order by Chairman Findley. Roll call was taken by Recording Secretary Janet Crane. MEMBER PRESENT ABSENT Mr. Daniel Brink X Ms. Edith Crigler X Ms. Lisa Daniels X Mr. Salvador Diaz X Mr. Donald Wayne Dunn X Mr. Pete Fisher X Ms. Vonetta Harris X Mr. Oreal James X Ms. Virginia Martinez X Mrs. Aurthur Mae Perkins X Mr. Joseph Ruggiero X Mr. Donald Shelton X Mr. Ken Tupy X Ms. Eleanor Kaye Wilson X Chairman Craig Findley X 13 Members Present The Recording Secretary presented the August 1, 2019, Open Session Minutes for approval. Motion to approve Open Session Minutes from August 1, 2019. (EC—DWD). Leave. The Board heard and voted upon the scheduled cases as detailed in the individual case minutes. Meeting was adjourned (CF—DS). Leave. EN BANC MINUTE SHEET OPEN SESSION—September 26, 2019 Inmate Name: AARON HYCHE IDOC Number: C68880 The Illinois Prisoner Review Board met in open en banc session at 319 East Madison Street, Suite A, Springfield, Illinois, on September 26, 2019, at the 9:00 a.m. session to discuss and deliberate parole eligibility for Aaron Hyche C68880. Members present were Mr. Brink, Ms. Crigler, Ms. Daniels, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Fisher, Ms. Harris, Ms. Martinez, Mrs. Perkins, Mr. Ruggiero, Mr. Shelton, Mr. Tupy, Ms. Wilson, and Chairman Findley. Recording Secretary: Janet Crane. PRESENTATION OF INTERVIEW AND FILE Aaron Hyche C68880 was interviewed on July 25, 2019, at the Dixon Correctional Center by Mr. Ruggiero of the Prisoner Review Board. Present at the interview was his attorney, Andrew Sharp, from Illinois Legal Online. Mr. Hyche is 68 years old and presented himself in an appropriate manner. He was in a wheel chair. His physical appearance and speech were a bit shaky and frail. He stated he has Parkinson’s Disease. Mr. Hyche was cooperative and respectful throughout the interview process. STATEMENT OF FACTS On January 27, 1976, Mr. Hyche pled guilty to Attempt Murder and Armed Robbery and was sentenced to 4-8 years. Mr. Hyche was given a 5-day stay. Mr. Hyche violated his bond and became a fugitive. On March 18, 1976, State Trooper Layton Davis stopped an automobile driven by Mr. Hyche for speeding on Interstate 57. Mr. Hyche was driving on his way to Texas along with his passenger, James Taylor. Trooper Davis had been informed by State authorities that an arrest warrant for Mr. Hyche was outstanding. Trooper Davis searched Mr. Hyche, and then went around to search the passenger, Mr. Taylor, who had Mr. Hyche’s gun. A struggle ensued between Mr. Taylor and Trooper Davis outside the car. A passing male motorist witnessed the altercation. The motorist stopped his vehicle and went to help the trooper. Before the motorist could render any aid, Mr. Hyche picked up the gun, which was on the ground, and shot Trooper Davis three times. Trooper Davis died from these wounds. At least two shots were fired at the motorist through his windshield, as he hurriedly returned to his vehicle and sped away. The motorist left the highway at the first available exit and notified the State Police of the incident by telephone. Shortly after Trooper Davis's death, a female motorist saw Mr. Hyche and his companion near a car in a ditch off a county road. This motorist stopped to offer them her assistance. The men forced her, by beating her up, into the back of her car and drove off. Mr. Hyche and Mr. Taylor were later arrested, following a high- speed chase and an attempt to avoid a roadblock. Mr..Hyche and Mr. Taylor were subsequently charged with the offenses of Murder, Attempt Murder, and Kidnapping. Mr. Hyche was convicted of Murder, Attempt Murder, and Kidnapping, and was sentenced to 150-300 years. His current projected parole date is October 19, 2126. Mr. Taylor was convicted of all three offenses and was sentenced to 100-200 years. Mr. Taylor’s parole request was heard and denied this past year. Mr. Taylor’s current projected parole date is April 27, 2066. MR. HYCHE’S STATEMENTS AS TO THE OFFENSES Mr. Hyche stated there has been something on his mind since he did it. Mr. Hyche said “You don’t kill every day.” Mr. Hyche stated he was sorry for what he did. Mr. Hyche stated, “Whatever I say or do, people don’t understand me.” Mr. Hyche said he was referring to the time when this happened, and he said he didn’t intend to kill the trooper. Mr. Hyche stated he did not recall shooting the trooper three times. Mr. Hyche said there was a lot going on in his head that day. Regarding the innocent bystander that pulled up to assist., Mr. Hyche said his instincts told him to shoot at the man. In regards to the female victim Mr. Hyche said she stopped. Mr. Hyche stated he did not have a gun and he simply asked for a ride. Mr. Hyche admitted taking her car and stated, “That day was something else.” Mr. Hyche indicated that he had nothing else to say about it, other than that he regrets what he did. Mr. Hyche confirmed his prior criminal convictions. Regarding the 1976 Attempt Murder, Mr. Hyche said he was robbing someone while he was high. Mr. Hyche stated the victim shot Mr. Hyche, so he then shot the victim in self-defense. CRIMINAL HISTORY Mr. Hyche’s criminal record prior to his arrest for Murder in 1976 includes: an Armed Robbery conviction in 1966, for which he was sentenced to 1 ½ years; two Armed Robbery convictions in 1970, for which he was sentenced to 2-3 years; a Robbery conviction in 1971, for which he was sentenced to 2-3 years; an Armed Robbery conviction in 1973, for which he was sentenced to 4-8 years; and an Armed Robbery conviction in 1976, for which he was sentenced to 4-8 years. INSTITUTIONAL ADJUSTMENT Mr. Hyche has been previously placed in Menard, Pontiac, Hill, Danville, and Pontiac Correctional Centers. Mr. Hyche has been in prison for 52 years; for the last 17 years, he has been at Dixon Correctional Center. Mr. Hyche is classified as A-grade, low escape risk, and medium security. While in prison, Mr. Hyche obtained an Associate Degree in 1985 and a Bachelor’s Degree in 1996. Mr. Hyche earned a Paralegal Certificate in 1996. Mr. Hyche has worked as a housing unit janitor and in the employee’s commissary. Mr. Hyche’s SPIN Assessment indicated he is a low overall risk. Mr. Hyche stated that his mother is in a nursing home. Mr. Hyche stated he has three younger brothers and five younger sisters. Mr. Hyche stated he has one son, who is 48 years old. Mr Hyche stated he keeps in contact with his family and receives visits. Mr. Hyche stated he has been in the Health Care Unit for the last seven years, and that he is getting worse. Mr. Hyche stated he takes thyroid medication, has hypertension, and is on a blood thinner because he had a stroke. Mr. Hyche stated he is not on any psychotropic medication. Mr. Hyche has received 39 disciplinary reports from 2015-2018. The violations in these disciplinary reports include Unauthorized Movement, Contraband, False Information, Rules Violations, Abuse of Privileges, Insolence, Intimidation or Threats, Damaged Property, and Possession of Drugs or Paraphernalia. Mr. Hyche stated that he had so many tickets because the guards don’t like him because he shot a police officer. PAROLE PLANS Mr. Hyche’s parole plan is to live with his brother in Chicago. Mr. Hyche’s brother stated that he and other family members will take care of Mr. Hyche. Mr. Hyche’s possible parole plans also include participation with the Inner-City Muslim Action Network’s Green Re-Entry Program in Chicago. Mr. Hyche stated he hopes to continue school. He further stated that he will work at any job, but that due to his physical condition, he is unable to write. OPPOSTION TO PAROLE RELEASE Effingham County State’s Attorney Bryan Kibler spoke in protest of parole. The Effingham County State’s Attorney’s Office also filed a written objection to parole release, setting forth the grounds for that objection in full therein. Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly spoke in protest of parole. Past organizations who have written objections to parole include the Illinois State Police, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Police Benevolent & Protection Association, the Illinois Police Association, and the Gold Star Families. Petitions objecting to parole have been signed by hundreds of citizens in the past. The victim’s family members have submitted statements regarding protests to parole. EN BANC HISTORY Mr. Hyche is coming off a 5-year set and received no votes in favor of granting parole at his last parole consideration hearing in 2014. DISCUSSION Summary of discussion for parole consideration: Ms. Crigler asked about the number of tickets that Mr. Hyche has received. Mr. Ruggiero stated he did not have the total number of major and minor tickets. Mr. Ruggiero noted that Mr. Hyche has been in segregation four times, Mr. Hyche is 68 years old, and has Parkinson’s disease.
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