The data shows that 10 men and one woman were released in Fayette County. Of the parolees, one is a veteran, and the median age is 37. The youngest parolee was a 24-year-old woman sentenced for a crime against justice in 2017, and the oldest was a 73-year-old man sentenced for a financial crime or fraud in 2018.
The offender who had been incarcerated the longest was Brandy L. Beesley. She was convicted of a crime against justice in 2017 when she was 22 years old. She is now 24.
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 third quarter in each Fayette County municipality.
| Municipality | Total Q3 Parolees | % convicted for sex crimes | % convicted for homicide | % convicted for drug-related crimes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandalia | 3 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Saint Elmo | 2 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Mulberry Grove | 2 | 0% | 0% | 50% |
| Saint Peter | 1 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Farina | 1 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Brownstown | 1 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Shobonier | 1 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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