In 1989, 15-year old Efren Paredes Jr. was convicted of first-degree murder in the case of a St. Joseph convenience store clerk who was shot and killed during a robbery. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Earlier this year, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that any inmate who received a life sentence at age 21 or under is entitled to a chance at resentencing.
Shortly after, the Michigan Department of Corrections announced public hearings will be held to consider the sentences of several “juvenile lifers” — including Paredes…