ID Number415***
Custody Status
Date Jun 14, 2016, 06:40 PM EDT
In Custody
Connecticut Department of Correction
Scheduled Release
Mar 12, 2029
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ID Number415***
Custody Status
Date Jun 14, 2016, 06:40 PM EDT
In Custody
Connecticut Department of Correction
Scheduled Release
Mar 12, 2029
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