| March 15, 2006
State Attorney Steve Meadows announces the denial of parole consideration for serial killer Christine Falling.
Falling, now 43, who was accused of killing at least six infants and toddlers between 1980 and 1982, pled to three counts of murder in December, 1982, and was sentenced to life. The law in effect at the time allowed parole consideration after 25 years in prison. Two counts were prosecuted in Calhoun County and one in Taylor County.
Assistant State Attorney Robert Sale and Chief Victim Advocate Rhonda Lee, representing the 14th Circuit, addressed the parole commission in a hearing in Tallahassee on Wednesday. Lee read a letter from a relative of one young victim and a relative of another also spoke. State Attorney Jerry Blair, 3rd Circuit, who prosecuted Falling in 1982 and who also successfully prosecuted another famous serial killer, Ted Bundy, also addressed the panel.
Falling did not appear but a report was made, on her behalf, to the commissioners. After considering all factors, the commission set a presumptive parole date of 2252. She may seek review again in five years.
“Our responsibility does not end on the courthouse steps,” said Meadows. “We will continue to fight to make sure that those who prey upon our youngest, and most vulnerable citizens receive their just punishment.
“This case once horrified the nation. The facts of these crimes, the innocence of the babies, and the tragedy of lives cut short continues to shock. The photos and other evidence are as chilling today as they were a quarter century ago. We have not, will never, forget.”
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