SC Dept. of Probation, Parole and Pardon ServicesPO Box 207 Columbia, SC

Attn:Parole Board Chair

Re: Edward Cronell
ID# 210762

Parole hearing April 09, 2025

Kevin will speak virtually to the board. 

On January 23, 1990, Melinda Snyder (22) was raped and murdered by Edward Cronell (23) who was the realtor for the house that Melinda was renting a room in.

Melinda had just finished college and was a teacher’s assistant. Cronell broke in the house through the lockbox on the front door. He had shown the house the week before and Melinda was home.

Cronell was convicted of murder May 1994 and was sentenced to two life terms +30 years but eligible for parole after 20 years. 

We, the undersigned STRONGLY OPPOSE parole for Edward Cronell. Justice demands he serve the full prison term of life given to him at the time he was sentenced for this heinous crime.

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