Sullivan campaign: 'We urge the board to stand with the families of his victims and to reject parole for Curtis Brownell'

Jesse Sullivan | Courtesy photo

By Press Release

Mar 25, 2022

Sullivan for Illinois has issued the following press release:

PETERSBURG, IL – Jesse Sullivan's campaign released the following statement ahead of an upcoming Prisoner Review Board hearing for convicted murderer and rapist Curtis Brownell:

"In 1977 Curtis Brownell kidnapped, raped, and killed Louise Marie Betts. Four months later, he was caught attempting to do the same to a pregnant woman, who he kidnapped, raped, and attempting to kill by running over her over with his car. In addition to these gruesome crimes, he's admitted to sexual abuse of a child."

Curtis Brownell

"Because Brownell's crimes were committed prior to 1978, he is entitled to a parole hearing every 3-5 years. Given the questionable judgement that J.B. Pritzker's appointed Prisoner Review Board has shown in the past, we urge the Board to stand with the families of his victims and to reject parole for Curtis Brownell. He presents a clear and present danger to society, and he should not be released."

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