Keep Convicted Cop Killer In Prison - Send This Letter To The Parole Board

Michael Connors headstone
Photo credit Miles Turner - Richmond United For Law Enforcement

The Virginia Parole Board has informed the family of slain RPD officer Michael Connors that his killer, Vincent Lamont Martin, will be granted parole and released April 30. We cannot let this happen.

Below is a letter to the parole board asking for a 1-year rescission with an opportunity for the board to obtain and review additional facts, evidence, and pertinent information to this case when a normal review hearing can be held.

Use the following instructions to sign this letter and help us in our efforts to give justice for Richmond Police Officer Michael P. Connors and his family:

  1.  Please read the attached form letter.

  2. Download the Form Letter and electronically print your full name and date which is required. You may include other information listed as optional information on the Form Letter if you choose to.

  • Save the signed/dated Form Letter on your computer.

  • Write your e-mail to include the following information:*Title your E-Mail * Vincent Lamont Martin, Offender #1156982.I am requesting a 1 year rescission with an opportunity for the Parole Board to obtain and review additional facts, evidence, and pertinent information to this case when a normal review hearing can be held.

    • Vincent Lamont Martin, Offender #1156982 is not being allowed or required to complete a reentry program and is being released back into society with no employment history during a time when law abiding citizens are out of work and cannot find employment as many businesses are closed.

    Please forward my letter and e-mail to all members of the Virginia Parole Board. 

  • The electronically signed and dated Form Letter should be attached to your E-mail.

  • E-mail with signed/dated Form Letter attachment should be sent to lisa.bowen@vpb.virginia.gov.

    • In the body of your e-mail please request that you a requesting a rescission of the decision to release Vincent Lamont Martin,Offender # 1156982 as the Parole Board did not have all of the facts and information necessary to make a fully informed decision. Include that Vincent Lamont Martin, Offender #1156982 will continue to be a serious threat to public safety if released based upon his violent criminal history.