TDCJ –Victim Services Division
8712 Shoal Creek Blvd, Ste 265
Austin, Texas 78757

PAROLE PROTEST PETITION
        Offender: YAZDI, FRED
        SID Number: 08996883
        TDCJ Number: 01896185

Esteemed Members of the Parole Board,

I am writing this letter to express my strong opposition to the release of Fred Yazdi, who was convicted of murder in the early morning hours of February 3, 2012. As a concerned citizen, I urge you to deny his parole and keep him in prison for the remainder of his sentence.

The circumstances of Mr. Yazdi's crime are deeply disturbing. Mr. Yazdi claimed that he believed Mr. Recio was attempting to burglarize his home, but there was no evidence to support his claim. The police found no signs of forced entry Mr. Recio was not armed.

Furthermore, Mr. Yazdi's actions after the shooting demonstrate a complete lack of remorse. He did not call the police before his actions or attempt to render aid to Mr. Recio. Instead, he calmly stood in his yard, holding his gun, and waited for the police to arrive. He even told the officers that he did not want Mr. Recio to escape and shot him as he was running away.

Mr. Yazdi's actions were not those of a responsible and law-abiding citizen. He took the law into his own hands and ended the life of another human being without just cause. This behavior demonstrates a serious disregard for the value of human life and a failure to understand the gravity of his actions.

I urge you to consider the seriousness of Mr. Yazdi's crime and the impact it has had on the victim's family and friends. Please deny his parole and ensure that he remains behind bars for the remainder of his sentence. It is the only way to ensure that justice is served and that the public is protected from further harm.

On behalf of Enrique Recio III, his grieving family, and our community I respectfully urge the Board to DENY Fred Yazdi's parole and offset the next parole review for as long as the law allows.

Thank you for your consideration

Respectfully Submitted,