After serving the minimum time in prison, a man from New York City who confessed to fatally shooting a police officer in South Jersey almost 30 years ago during an investigation into a burglary-arson near the Jersey Shore is now set to be released.
According to Swiderski, Douglass’ brother must adhere to a curfew and is prohibited from contacting Douglass’ family. She also mentioned that the board’s decision cannot be appealed by a prosecutor.
David Douglass Jr., who is collaborating with No Luck Productions to create a documentary about his father’s murder, expressed his dissatisfaction with the release, stating that it is an injustice.
The fallen officer’s son expressed his disappointment, stating that his family had made two trips to Trenton in order to make their case against the earliest possible release to parole officials. Unfortunately, he felt that their voices were not given enough weight in the decision-making process.
He will be released four months before reaching the 30-year mark since he shot Douglass in the face while fleeing from the police.
Douglass expressed his disappointment in the decision made by a board consisting of 10 to 12 members. He emphasized that the man involved was quick to use his firearm, despite knowing that the victim was an officer.
Every year, the Lower Township police pay tribute to the fallen patrolman by sharing his picture online and recounting the story of the night he lost his life.
At the time of his arrest for the killing, Ho was 49 years old. He had been staying at the residence that Douglass was investigating after briefly working at a Chinese restaurant in the township in January.
Douglass had a loving family, comprising of a wife and three children. According to reports from Lower Township police, his unfortunate demise made him the third law enforcement officer in pastoral Cape May County to lose their life while on duty in recent history.
When he received his sentence, Ho expressed fear towards Douglass.
