Griffith: Epperly to interview for parole
Convicted murder Stephen Matteson Epperly will be interviewing for parole again in April, according to Commonwealth’s Attorney Justin L. Griffith.
“Today, I was informed that convicted murderer Stephen Matteson Epperly will be interviewing April 25, 2024, for parole from the Virginia Department of Corrections. While our office cannot prevent the parole request from happening, a Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office can choose to object to an inmate’s early release from their sentence,” Griffith stated in a press release today.
Griffith continued, “When the Virginia Parole Board announced the denial of his parole in July of 2021, I gave our community my word I would be ready to fight his next attempt at parole and that time has arrived. We will never forget Gina Hall and we are always conscious of what her family continues to endure.
“For those that need a reminder: over 40 years ago a jury of his peers recommended he spend the rest of his life in prison and just like I did in 2021, I will be objecting to this parole release as well. However, this time I am asking that the public join me in voicing their opposition to his release from incarceration.
“If you are a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and you believe Stephen Matteson Epperly should serve his life sentence as the jury recommended, please join me in voicing your opposition to his parole. Please draft a letter to the Virginia Parole Board and tell them how this case has affected you then and how it does now. I will make sure to present these letters when I speak to the Virginia Parole Board.”
Griffith noted letters should be sent to his office by April 14. Mail them to:
Justin L. Griffith
Commonwealth’s Attorney
240 North Jefferson St.
Pulaski, VA 24301
March 22, 2024 @ 7:47 am
I have been reading about the Epperly parole, etc. but I have no idea what his crime was. I assume it was murder? I think if we are to write letters, we, who were not in this county 40 years ago should know of what he was sentenced and why. Thank you.
March 22, 2024 @ 2:38 pm
JUST DO A SEARCH for ” steve epperley, murder and an article {lengthy} will come up !!
March 22, 2024 @ 2:41 pm
Please do an internet search “steve epperley, murder” and a lengthy article will come up!!
March 22, 2024 @ 6:52 pm
Epperly should not see the light of day,I was an officer at a prison where he was housed.He is the most evil person that I’ve ever come across in my life.Pure evil vibes emit from this monster always,if he gets out he will kill again.Do not let him out.
March 23, 2024 @ 2:42 pm
Search The Miraculous Journey on Facebook and you will read in depth from the murder victim’s sister the facts and the most likely evidence surrounding Gina Hall’s murder and the murder of others. He was a monster and still is. I have her so many stories of his aggressive behavior and most likely rape of women he dated or tried to date. Apparently more were involved in Gina’s murder, but many have died and the ones still living are not coming forward to give the details. He needs to stay behind bars.