Summary
- In 1999, Peter Shoen, an inmate serving a life sentence for murdering his wife, saved the life of a corrections employee, Guy Wicklander, during an attack by another prisoner.
- Despite Wicklander advocating for Shoen’s release, the Minnesota Board of Pardons denied Shoen’s application to have his sentence commuted unanimously.
- Shoen has been described as a model prisoner and has shown remorse for his actions.
- Wicklander believes Shoen should be given another chance after doing self-improvement and making amends.
