Family of woman killed in 2002 outraged at convicted murderer's possible release
Right now, Gregory Lee is in prison. That could change if he takes action to be released early.
Posted — UpdatedCannady's family is now fearful Lee may soon be released. They met with the county district attorney Thursday, and say they are outraged at what could happen going forward.
"I’m the one that found my grandmother three minutes after the murder," said David Cannady, the victim's grandson.
Cannady was killed in her Durham home back in 2002 during a robbery. Her family said they were told one of those involved, Lee, could be let out of life sentence and become a free man as early as this month, with a new deal.
"It’s very tough for me to even think a cold-blooded murderer is going to get out in the street," Cannady said.
"I hope the court does not let them out, I really do," Cannady said. "I hope that the judge has gotten better sense then to let someone like that out. Or even think about it."
Durham attorney Daniel Meier explained what an MAR is about.
"With a Motion for Appropriate Relief, it’s something you file to essentially correct an error or a problem with the judgment or the conviction. It’s outside of an appeal," said Meier, a local attorney who is not involved in Lee's case. "It’s a post-conviction motion to correct either an error or an injustice in the original judgment or original case. It’s incredibly common to seek MARs. To get them granted is very rare."
The DA's office told WRAL a motion had not been filed on Lee's behalf on Thursday. That could change come Friday.
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