# Damien Lockhart Granted Parole After 30 Years | Boston News

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Podcast: [Boston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7485239)
Published: 2026-07-26T13:24:06+00:00
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Damien Lockhart, convicted in 1997 for the brutal 1996 murder and assault of a 17-year-old girl, has been granted parole after a 4-2 vote by the Massachusetts Parole Board — a rare reversal after multiple denials. Despite fierce opposition from the victim’s family and prosecutors, the board praised his rehabilitation, support system, and health-based re-entry plan. His release comes with strict conditions: electronic monitoring, drug tests, a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew, mandatory therapy, and no contact with the victim’s family. He must serve 90 days in a minimum-security facility and get final approval from the district attorney before full freedom — a decision that balances his progress with public safety concerns. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/011ec8125a9f9fbd

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