It was at this same hearing, Crissy’s sister advocating for him. “I don’t think I deserve anything,” said Strange. But he has taken responsibility for his role.Īt his most recent hearing, Strange was apologetic. Strange has said from the start that two others did the crime. READ MORE: ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic To Embark On Massive 2022 Tour UC Davis Date Set For SeptemberĬrissy Campbell’s family has been candid in saying they believe Strange when he’s said he was only a witness to the two murders and helped move the bodies. He was released just last week.īack at his parole hearing in August, Crissy’s family spoke up on his behalf and admitted to wanting to give him a second chance. READ: Police: ‘John Doe’ Found Hurt In Amador County Identified As Travis AFB AirmanĪ spokesperson for the California Department of Corrections says the now 44-year-old Strange was granted parole back in August and Governor Newsom took no action, setting Strange free. “My sister and her friend never got the chance at half of what he’s going to experience,” said Raymond. Now more than 25 years later, Strange’s home is no longer one behind bars. Later, a young man by the name of Samuel Strange was found guilty in the grisly crime. Her sister Dawn Donaldson and her sister’s best friend Crissy Campbell were killed. Like the day more than two decades ago when two 16-year-old girls were murdered.Īmber Raymond remembers that day in 1994 all too well.
In Grass Valley, Strange seems to be a household name not because of the city’s unique charm, but because of memories some people don’t want to remember.
READ MORE: Have You Seen Her? Citrus Heights Veteran Missing Service Dog Sam Strange was released on supervised parole in Alameda County over the weekend. GRASS VALLEY (CBS13) - More than 20 years after two Grass Valley teenagers were murdered, the man convicted of killing them is walking free.