The North Carolina Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission has announced it is reviewing the case of Billy C. Gibson, who was convicted in Mecklenburg County Superior Court for second-degree murder in 1991 and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Gibson’s case is being considered for parole through the Mutual Agreement Parole Program (MAPP), a program that involves an agreement between the Commission, the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, and the offender. MAPP provides scholastic and vocational opportunities as part of its process. More details about MAPP are available on the N.C. Department of Adult Correction website (https://www.dac.nc.gov/divisions-and-sections/rehabilitation-and-reentr…).
The Commission stated: “Information gathered during the investigation from persons for and against parole of the individual, as well as the facts of the case, will be considered by the Commission in making its decision. Upon completion of the investigation, the Commission will render its final decision and all required parties will be notified within 10 days of that decision.”
According to current state law, known as Structured Sentencing, parole was eliminated for crimes committed on or after October 1, 1994. However, offenders like Gibson who were sentenced under earlier guidelines remain eligible for parole consideration.
The Commission clarified that specific information regarding this case remains confidential: “Any information regarding specifics of this case regarding the process is not public information as it is internal offender records. Victim information, letters received against parole, and the official crime version are considered confidential/restricted/privileged information and not disclosed to the public.”
For further questions about the parole process, individuals are directed to contact the Commission at (919) 716-3010.
