My daughter, Stephanie, was cruelly taken from us just before her 21st birthday. Her absence is a void that can never be filled. She missed out on so much life and we miss her every single day. Our family has been through unbearable pain and we don't want other families to experience this torment. Twenty years in prison is not justice enough for a life taken so prematurely, especially one that had such a profound impact on others.

Roy Shahan was convicted for the murder of my daughter, Stephanie Jewell. Despite his heinous crime, he could soon walk free after serving only two decades behind bars - a small fraction of the lifetime that he stole from my child.

According to data from The Sentencing Project (2018), murderers often serve an average of 48 years before parole or release in the United States. This means Roy's potential release after only 20 years is significantly less than what many others convicted of similar crimes face.

We believe in justice and rehabilitation but also believe there must be proportionate punishment for those who commit such devastating acts. We urge you to support our cause by signing this petition to keep Roy Shahan incarcerated for his full sentence term as per the national average.

Your signature will send a strong message about our collective commitment towards justice and deterrence against violent crimes like these in future. Please sign this petition today.