Gov. Ferguson blocks release of Timothy Pauley, a three-time convicted killer
- Washington Governor Bob Ferguson reversed a decision to release Timothy Pauley, a convicted triple murderer, originally approved by former Governor Jay Inslee.
- Victims' families and local leaders urged Ferguson to prevent Pauley's release, citing concerns over his true remorse for the 1980 triple murder.
- Ferguson stated, "I am unconvinced that Mr. Pauley is truly rehabilitated and fit for release at this time," citing a lack of genuine apology.
- Pauley, now 66, was serving consecutive life sentences for the 1980 murders in SeaTac and was scheduled for release Thursday.
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Gov. Bob Ferguson blocks release of WA man convicted of killing 3 in SeaTac tavern
Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday blocked the release of a man convicted of murdering three people in June 1980 — effectively undoing a January decision made by his predecessor, then-Gov. Jay Inslee. In 2022, Inslee canceled the parole of Timothy Pauley, who decades prior had pleaded guilty to the triple slayings. But on his final day in office, Inslee reportedly walked back that decision, setting ...

Gov. Ferguson cancels parole for man convicted of murdering three people
(The Center Square) – Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson issued an order Tuesday afternoon canceling the planned release of convicted triple murderer Timothy Pauley.
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