Greenwood mother who killed abuser up for parole again

GREENWOOD, S.C. – Mother of Five Seeks Second Chance at Parole

A mother of five, who killed her abuser, is asking the state’s parole board for a second chance for the third time.

In 2019, Tiffany Carroll pleaded guilty but mentally ill to manslaughter in the death of boyfriend William Jamaal Johnson.

Carroll is scheduled to go before the parole board Wednesday morning.

Experts diagnosed Carroll with battered woman syndrome, a form of PTSD that can come from living with an abuser. Police records show a history of incidents between Johnson and Carroll.

The parole board has already denied Carroll’s parole requests twice: first in 2022 and then in 2023.

This year she has recommendation letters from Greenwood Police Chief TJ Chaudoin and Eighth Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo.

Support from Community Leaders

“Nothing in life is certain, and none of us have a crystal ball to predict the future, but Mrs. Carroll’s situation is a prime example of a person who deserves another chance.”

State Supreme Court Justice Letitia Verdin sentenced Carroll to 15 years in 2019, but said Carroll should be eligible for early released after serving 25% of her sentence because of the abuse she suffered.

According to her court documents, Carroll will complete a quarter of her sentence next year.

Because of Judicial Canons, a set of ethical guidelines for judges, Verdin can only present information to the parole board if she is asked.

She has, however, written a letter to the parole board reminding them of her restrictions and how she can be contacted.

“In this case, it’s just a miscarriage of justice to have her continue to serve time when she was the one that was abused in this case,” said Rep. John McCravy, who represents Greenwood.

McCravy has advocated for Carroll’s early release for several years, calling her imprisonment an injustice.

“I think if she can just get back to her family, get back to the community that cares about her – I think that’s justice,” McCravy said.

Rep. Travis Moore will be representing Carroll during her hearing. Moore represented Carroll last year, too.

“Not only did she have no serious prior criminal record – she’s had no disciplinary issues, she’s been a model inmate, availed herself to every program she can,” Moore said. “That’s the type of person I think society would agree, if we’re going to grant parole and allow them to be released early, she’s the type of person we want to do that for.”

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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Analysis

1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

• SDG 5: Gender Equality
• SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

The article discusses the case of Tiffany Carroll, a woman who killed her abuser. This highlights the issue of gender-based violence and the need for gender equality. It also touches on the justice system and the question of whether Carroll deserves a second chance, which relates to the goal of peace, justice, and strong institutions.

2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

• Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres
• Target 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all

The article highlights the issue of violence against women, specifically Carroll’s experience of abuse. This aligns with Target 5.2 of SDG 5, which aims to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls. Additionally, the discussion around Carroll’s parole and the justice system relates to Target 16.3 of SDG 16, which aims to promote the rule of law and ensure equal access to justice for all.

3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

• Indicator 5.2.1: Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls subjected to physical, sexual, or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months
• Indicator 16.3.1: Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized mechanisms

The article mentions Carroll’s experience of abuse by her boyfriend, which can be used as an indicator for measuring progress towards Target 5.2.1 of SDG 5. This indicator looks at the proportion of women and girls who have experienced violence by an intimate partner. Additionally, the discussion around Carroll’s parole and the involvement of the parole board and judicial system can be used as an indicator for measuring progress towards Target 16.3.1 of SDG 16. This indicator looks at the proportion of victims of violence who report their victimization to competent authorities or other recognized mechanisms.

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Source: foxcarolina.com