Rep. Ash Kalra convinces Assembly members Nick Schultz, LaShae Sharp-Collins, Mark González, John Harabedian and Matt Haney to back early parole eligibility for murderers, attempted murderers, serial rapists and car jackers
In late March, Nicole Wines couldn’t get her mind off the upcoming parole hearing: Every time Wines is notified that her sibling’s killer is being considered for release, it forces her to re-imagine the unimaginable.
In 2003, Eric Diehl was living in Sacramento when he suddenly vanished. For Wines, Diehl was the ultimate big brother – always protective and supportive of her. He was someone who made her feel safe. She also remembers Diehl as a musician who loved jamming with other players around the Capital City and cheering on local bands that performed in Sacramento’s clubs. When Diehl, who was 32, disappeared, his friends and family immediately tried contacting his much older wife, Michelle Dufur. She told them that Diehl cut out for Lodi and was basically off-grid…