Kansa's prisoner Review Board reverses the probation decision for people who killed State Trooper in 1978

Topeka, Kan. (KCTV) – Just a week after the leaders of the Kansas Highway Patrol had expressed their disappointment with the decision, a man who killed a state forces in 1978 was killed on probation, this decision was reversed.

The Kansas Prisoner Review Board (KRB) announced on Monday that Jimmie Nelms would not receive any probation. It came after the public outcry, including the Kansas State Troopers Association and the Kansas Highway Patrol.

Nelms was condemned in 1978 during a routine traffic stops for killed KHP -Trooper Conroy O'Brien.

“We thank the KRB for the selection of the judiciary,” said KStA President of the Technical Trooper Sage Hill. “Trooper O'Brien gave his life on duty. He granted the man who is responsible for this murder and the victims of every law enforcement officer. Today, justice was confirmed and we are grateful. Tomorrow we will work to ensure that such a close call will never happen again.”

Governor Laura Kelly, President of Senate Ty Masterson, Attorney General Kansas, Attorney General Kris Kobach, and several others against the release of Nelms.

“Your leadership and support for law enforcement agencies played an important role in the return of this topic for checking,” said the KStA on Monday.

When Nelms was convicted of murder from 1978, he was convicted of two living conditions for first degree murder, tightened kidnapping and gun gun ownership by a criminal.

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