Vodochodsky parole protest in works
By SUE BROWN
The Pleasanton Express
Atascosa County Sheriff David Soward confirmed that Kenneth Vodochodsky will come before the parole board for early release sometime in the next few months.
Vodochodsky was a friend of Jeremiah Engleton who lured law enforcement officers to his home on Corgey Road on October 12, 1999.
Engleton had been arrested for domestic violence and was bailed out by Vodochodsky. The pair then visited a local gun shop and bought several hundred rounds of ammunition.
Three officers were killed that night by Engleton, Atascosa County Sheriff deputies Mark Stephenson, Thomas Monse and DPS Trooper Terry Miller. Two more were injured, Pleasanton Police Officer Louis Tudyk and retired Border Patrol Officer Carl Fisher.
Vodochodsky was originally convicted of Capital Murder by a Karnes County jury where the trial was moved on a change of venue and sentenced to death. The death penalty sentence was overturned by an appellate court and Vodochodsky later pled guilty to Murder in a plea bargain agreement with the State and sentenced to 30 years in prison.
He is scheduled to be reviewed for parole later this year.
“Myself along with the murdered officer’s families are asking anyone who would like to join us in protesting the parole to do so. Form letters are available at the sheriff’s office for your convenience to sign,” said Sheriff Soward.
Sample Letter
Texas Board of Pardons and Parole
c/o Victim’s Services/TDCJ
8712 Shoal Creek Blvd. Ste. #265
Austin, Texas 78757
Re: Vodochodsky, Kenneth
TDCJ# 01362329
Honorable Parole Board Members,
This letter is to protest the parole of Kenneth Vodochodsky who was convicted for his part in the murders of Atascosa County Deputies Mark Stephenson and Thomas Monse and DPS Trooper Terry Miller. This crime had a terrible impact on many people in Atascosa County including the family of three officers who were brutally ambushed and murdered. This crime also left three ladies as widows and eight children fatherless. In writing this letter, I feel that the offender has not served an adequate amount of time in prison for the crimes he has been convicted of. As a citizen of _____________________ County, I feel that it is in the best interest of society that this offender be incarcerated for as long as legally possible. I respectfully ask that the parole board deny parole to Kenneth Vodochodsky at this time. Thank you for your consideration on this matter and your service to the State of Texas.
Respectfully,
________________________
Signature
Date: ___________
___________________________
City of Residence
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