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California Training Facility
P. O. Box 686
Soledad, Ca 93960-0686
ATTN. Ken Heinly
BPH Coordinator
Re: Richard James Ranta – CDC K61466
Parole Hearing Date: August 9, 2016
Dear Chairman and Parole Board Members,
Please do not grant parole for convicted murderer Richard James Ranta.
On May 9, 1996 in South San Francisco, Ranta brutally strangled his wife of 2 years, Diane (Olson), age 27, in their bed. Ranta was convicted of 1st Degree Murder and sentenced 25 to life. The DA was able to get 1st Degree since Ranta could have stopped the strangulation at any time before death occurred. He has served only 20 years.
A child’s murder is the worst thing that can happen to parents. Their lives will never be the same. Her family was robbed of the life they could have had with Diane and her children. She was a giving and vital person in so many lives.
On August 9, 2016, Diane’s family will have to relive the horrendous events that led to her brutal murder. They will be forced to endure the trauma and uncertainty of this murderer’s parole hearing. Because of Richard Ranta’s history of abuse and violent behavior toward women, complete disregard for human life, denial and lack of remorse for executing his own wife, justice demands this convicted murderer be denied parole.
Diane was a college grad with honors and was managing a bakery and deli in San Francisco. She had dreams of success and children and the potential to fulfill those dreams. Diane does not get a second chance to live; she is gone forever. Therefore, Richard Ranta does not deserve a second chance or the privilege of freedom.
Please DENY parole to convicted murderer Richard Ranta, for the maximum time allowed by State of California law.
Thank you for your consideration.
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