On November 29, 2002, 17-year-old juvenile Darien Lindsey and an accomplice committed two armed robberies. No one was injured during the altercation and both offenders were apprehended. Darien was sentenced to 26 years in prison and his co-defendant was sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment. His co-defendant was released in 2013. It is requested that Darien Lindsey receive an immediate release date at his upcoming parole board hearing. Darien was a first time offender and had never been in any trouble with the law prior to this incident. Darien believes this was truly a senseless crime and is immensely remorseful for his actions and the events that occurred that day. At the time of the incident, Darien was a stand out football star with a promising future. He was captain of the Hazelwood East High School football team and had several scholarship offers. Darien realizes that the choices he made at 17 years old have completely changed the course of his future and altered his life plans and dreams. However, not all hope is lost. Darien aspires to be a physical fitness trainer and law-abiding citizen upon his release. He has a strong support team with family and friends who are committed to helping Darien get back on his feet and aid him in his efforts in becoming a productive and contributing member of society. Darien’s daughter was only a year old when he lost his freedom. Although he has missed out on her entire childhood, he aspires to be physically present and a significant part of her adult life, as he reconnects with his family outside of the prison walls. Darien has maintained a good institutional record, always kept a job, and has completed several programs throughout his incarceration period. According to changes made to RSMo 217.690(6) effective August 28, 2001, as a juvenile offender, Darien is eligible for parole consideration after serving 15 years of incarceration. Darien Lindsey has served over 19 years on a first offense. He is pleading for a second chance at freedom and we ask with good faith that he be granted an immediate release date upon his meeting with the Missouri Probation and Parole Board. The signatures below represent just a portion of individuals who believe in criminal justice reform and who also believe that Darien has overpaid his debt to society, is ready for release, and more than capable of being an asset to his community. Thank you for your time and consideration.