SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A decision of a 10-year deferment was made Tuesday morning regarding Roger McBeath's parole.
McBeath appeared in front of a parole board last week via Zoom, where he told the board that he "did not deserve parole" in connection to the killing of his ex-girlfriend, Ashley Lyons, and their unborn child nearly 20 years ago.
He will be up for parole again in 2034.
"Ashley and Landon's family and friends would like to thank everyone that sent a letter, email, or call to the parole board to help keep their killer behind bars," said Chris Lyon, Ashley's brother, in a statement. "While I know that Roger had asked not to be paroled at this time, it was still up to the parole board to make the decision, so thank you so very much for everyone's support and for being there for us over the years and continued support for Ashley and Landon. We don't feel like he should ever be released from prison, but at least we don't have to worry about this for another 10 years. Thank you to the parole board for hearing us and not allowing him to come up for parole for 10 years."
