Massachusetts man convicted of second-degree murder granted parole with conditions

A Massachusetts man convicted of a homicide will be granted parole but will have to maintain certain conditions to remain free.

According to the Massachusetts Parole Board, on May 15, 1999, after a jury trial in Plymouth Superior Court, Dale Williams was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of Windsor Raymond and sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole.

Williams appeared before the Parole Board after having been denied following his initial hearing in 2013 and review hearing in 2018.

After considering facts, including the nature of the underlying offense, the age of the inmate at the time of offense, criminal record, institutional record, the inmate’s testimony at the hearing, and the views of the public expressed at the hearing or in written submissions to the Board, the Board concluded that Williams is a suitable candidate for parole.

On December 20, 1995, Williams and his co-defendant beat and stabbed to death 46-year-old Windsor Raymond. At the time of the crime, Williams was homeless and suffering from alcohol addiction.

The Board stated that Williams has been sober since 1996 and his adjustment has improved since his last hearing.

Williams will have to spend 12 months in lower security before his release on parole to a Long-Term Residential Program.

The Board took into consideration Williams’ institutional behavior, as well as his participation in available work, educational, and treatment programs during the period of his incarceration.

In addition to being released into a Long-Term Residential Program, Williams will have a curfew and must be at home between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. and will have electronic monitoring. Williams will also be drug tested, will have to abstain from liquor, have no contact with the victim’s family, attend counseling, and appear at Alcohol Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous meetings at least three times a week.