Michael Sams, 84, a convicted murderer and kidnapper, is referred to the Parole Board for consideration of release this year, according to the report. Sams has served 33 years in prison. The case involves the kidnapping and killing of Julie Dart and the abduction of Stephanie Slater. The reporting describes his latest attempt for freedom as a final bid, with the Parole Board assessing whether he meets the conditions for release. The sources provided do not include details of his current sentence, the specific grounds for parole referral, or any response from victims’ families, prosecutors, or prison authorities. The Parole Board process typically considers factors such as risk to the public, progress in custody, and behavior during imprisonment, but no such assessment details are included in the supplied material. At this stage, the reporting indicates only that Sams is formally referred for parole consideration, not that release is guaranteed.