July 28, 2006

Greetings,

I am writing to thank you for your support, love and concern in my bid for release at my fifth parole board appearance. Sadly, release wasn't granted. Instead I've received once again, an additional two-year hit for the fifth time, "due to the seriousness of the crime, release at this time would undermine respect for the law." This is a standard, pat answer based upon political views (the governor continually insists that violent felony offenders should not receive parole) rather then the application of the law. We are going to appeal.

Naturally that brings up the need for your continued support. You have been strong for me over this difficult period and I ask you for that support and commitment awhile longer.

I have already submitted my appeal papers. I now await the transcripts from the parole board hearing. It is from those transcripts and our strategy that I hope to secure release via the courts. As things develop, I will update everyone through mail and the web page www.sethhayes.org. It is hoped that the court will agree that there is unreasonableness by the parole commissioner's decision and opt for another hearing that follows the guidelines of parole law rather than the implicit political stance of the governor.

Again thank you for your continued show of love and support, I look forward to seeing your efforts in the vanguard of the future.

We are correct,
and we will win.

In struggle,

Robert Seth' Hayes