John Brown, Killer of "Hee Haw" Performer David "Stringbean" Akeman Granted Parole - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 10-15-2014, 04:15 PM

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -

The man who killed "Hee Haw" star and Grand Ole Opry performer David "Stringbean" Akeman and his wife, Estelle, four decades ago has been granted parole.

Melissa McDonald with the Tennessee Board of Parole told News 2 the board voted Wednesday morning to grant John Brown parole.

Brown has served 40 years of his 198-year sentence for killing the Akemans in 1973 as they returned to their home following a performance at the Opry.

In order to achieve parole, McDonald said there must be four concurring votes. Wednesday morning's vote was conducted by five of the seven member board. Four voted to parole and one voted to decline.

It wasn't immediately clear when Brown would be released.

When he is released, McDonald said he will be met by a Tennessee Department of Correction forensic social worker who will determine if he has any after care needs.

McDonald said Brown does have a job waiting for him.

wiseguy182 · 10-16-2014, 12:55 AM

This is terrible. He killed a beloved icon as well as his wife. I don't understand how somebody that committed such a horrible double murder can walk free. He has more punishment awaiting him though...

TracyLynnS · 10-16-2014, 08:44 PM

Is he the one of the pair who chased down Estelle Akeman, as she tried to escape after witnessing her husband being killed, and then cold bloodedly shot her in the head?

They're letting him out 158 years too soon.

Zoneboy · 10-16-2014, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TracyLynnS

Is he the one of the pair who chased down Estelle Akeman, as she tried to escape after witnessing her husband being killed, and then cold bloodedly shot her in the head?

They're letting him out 158 years too soon.

That's him.

TracyLynnS · 10-16-2014, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

That's him.

Wow, that is disturbing.

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wiseguy182 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 11, 2006 Location: Wendy's salad bar Posts: 7,030	This is terrible. He killed a beloved icon as well as his wife. I don't understand how somebody that committed such a horrible double murder can walk free. He has more punishment awaiting him though...
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TracyLynnS Don't Look Up Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 07, 2009 Posts: 3,107	Is he the one of the pair who chased down Estelle Akeman, as she tried to escape after witnessing her husband being killed, and then cold bloodedly shot her in the head? They're letting him out 158 years too soon.