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Parole Granted to Meth Manufacturer After Prior Denials

10/3/2025

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Skinner, 54, was granted parole in September under strict conditions, including an electronic curfew and no drug use.
He was denied parole twice previously despite progress.
He had served 4.5 years for manufacturing methamphetamine before the fatal shooting of Sergeant Don Wilkinson.
The Parole Board cited past relapse but acknowledged change and warned that violations could return him to prison.

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Story summary

Skinner, 54, was granted parole in September under strict conditions, including an electronic curfew and no drug use.
He was denied parole twice previously despite progress.
He had served 4.5 years for manufacturing methamphetamine before the fatal shooting of Sergeant Don Wilkinson.
The Parole Board cited past relapse but acknowledged change and warned that violations could return him to prison.