At my Public Hearing in October, 2023, the testimony of David Heron’s alleged second cousin, Mr. Burn, was inaccurate. He has never met me personally nor does he know anything about my marital relationship.

 

Mr. Burn mischaracterized a speech I made when I was representing Muncy’s lifer community. He diagnosed me as a narcissist and a stalker. I have never been professionally diagnosed as either during the entirety of my incarceration. He said abuse cannot occur once a couple separates, but abuse and harassment continued after our separation. Mr. Burn described David as “fearful and lying low”. In fact, David Heron continued to stalk and abuse me after he left and immediately moved in with another woman.

 

Unfortunately, Mr. Burn was not under oath. His lack of credibility went unchallenged because my family and supporters did not know that they could speak on my behalf. Nor did my family, who live out of state, know that Zoom was available to them to watch the hearing.

 

My own son, Brian experienced David Heron’s abuse and witnessed David Heron’s abuse towards me first hand. He describes this in a 2019 letter that was not read into the record. (I have attached it for your review.)

 

During my 43 years of incarceration I have focused on giving back to my community here in prison.

 

Anyone who knows me will testify under oath to this fact. While I have challenges physically, I am of sound mind. I continue to live every day with the goal of inspiring people around me. I have much to offer any community if given a second chance.

 

This request for reconsideration in no way nullifies my deep remorse, guilt and shame for my participation in the death of my husband, David. I am only asking for the chance at life.

 

Thank you for your consideration.