SUPPLY, NC (AP) — Henry L. Pigott, a man convicted of murder in 1989 in Brunswick County, is currently under consideration for parole. Pigott was sentenced to life in prison for robbery, arson, kidnapping, and murder in the death of his employer, Darwin Freeman.
In September of 1988, Pigott went to Freeman’s apartment shortly after midnight to ask for a $50 loan. When Freeman refused, Pigott left and later returned with a gun. He tied Freeman up, searched the apartment and office for cash, then shot Freeman in the head before dousing the apartment in kerosene and gasoline and setting it ablaze. Freeman’s body was discovered in the burning building a few hours later.
Pigott’s case is being investigated for parole by the NC Post-Release and Parole Commission. The state’s current sentencing law eliminates parole for crimes committed on or after October 1, 1994. Pigott was sentenced under previous guidelines.
The possibility of parole for a convicted murderer raises questions about the justice system’s approach to rehabilitation and the impact of changing sentencing laws. As the parole board reviews Pigott’s case, it also brings to light the issue of whether certain convictions merit consideration for release back into society.
The consideration of parole for Pigott, who was convicted of such serious crimes, has sparked discussions about the legal and moral implications of parole for individuals convicted of violent offenses. Despite being sentenced under previous guidelines, the parole commission’s decision could set a precedent for future cases involving similar circumstances.
As the NC Post-Release and Parole Commission weighs the possibility of parole for Pigott, it is important to consider the impact of such a decision on the victim’s family and the broader community. The parole commission’s evaluation of Pigott’s case and the potential implications for future cases could have far-reaching consequences within the criminal justice system.
Henry L. Pigott, convicted of robbery, arson, kidnapping, and murder in 1989 in Brunswick County, is currently being considered for parole by the NC Post-Release and Parole Commission.