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    1976 Chicago murder

    The Long Wait

    For sixth time, Illinois board rejects parole for man convicted of 1976 murders

    By Emily Hoerner and Jeanne Kuang | November 16, 2017

    Larry Kurina was once paroled for the double murder he committed in 1976, while a minor. But since his parole was violated in 1976 following an arrest for possessing stolen tools, the Illinois Prison Review Board has denied Kurina a second chance. Thursday the outcome was no different.

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