Carlyle, IL – A man sentenced to 80 years for a brutal 1993 murder has been released on parole to Missouri, as announced by the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Dan Travous expressed the community’s enduring shock over the crime, where Robert Nail was convicted for the murder of Michelle L. Laux, whom he savagely beat and left to die in the winter cold. Nail’s parole after serving less than half his sentence has prompted concern and reflection on the justice system’s decision. The Sheriff’s statement on Friday, assured the public of continued vigilance in maintaining law and order in the region.