The data shows that 10 men and four women were released in Franklin County. Of the parolees, one is a veteran, and the median age is 36. The youngest parolee was a 21-year-old man sentenced for a crime involving drugs in 2018, and the oldest was a 63-year-old man sentenced for a property crime in 2013.
The offender who had been incarcerated the longest was Anthony M. Donazio. He was convicted of a property crime in 2013 when he was 57 years old. He is now 63.
Under state law, paroled offenders are still in legal custody of the IDOC, meaning they can be taken back to a correctional center at any time if the state has probable cause or a warrant.
The table below gives a breakdown of how many offenders were paroled in the first quarter in each Franklin County municipality.
| Municipality | Total Q1 Parolees | % convicted for sex crimes | % convicted for homicide | % convicted for drug-related crimes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Frankfort | 7 | 0% | 14.3% | 42.9% |
| Benton | 4 | 0% | 0% | 25% |
| Sesser | 1 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Mulkeytown | 1 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Zeigler | 1 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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