At just 16 years old, Torey Adamcik was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for his involvement in the tragic 2006 murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart in Pocatello, Idaho. Now 35 years old, Torey has spent the majority of his life behind bars, never having the opportunity to live a normal adolescence or adulthood.

Although the crime was horrific, modern science and evolving legal standards recognize that juveniles think and act differently from adults. Their brains are still developing—particularly in areas responsible for judgment, impulse control, and understanding consequences.

A psychiatric evaluation presented during sentencing confirmed that Torey was immature for his age and exhibited reasoning and judgment far below that of a typical 16-year-old. Experts testified that this immaturity significantly affected his ability to fully understand and control his actions at the time.

We are calling for a reassessment of Torey Adamcik’s sentence under the legal and ethical principles established in Miller v. Alabama (2012) and Montgomery v. Louisiana (2016), which require that courts consider a juvenile’s immaturity, vulnerability to peer influence, and potential for change before imposing life without parole. At 35, after nearly two decades in prison, Torey has had no real opportunity to live, grow, or rehabilitate—making it imperative to reevaluate whether a life sentence without parole remains just and appropriate.