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The human toll of this policy became painfully clear through the story of Mindy Applewhite, who shared how her daughter, Dr. Lindsay Brown, was tragically killed by Tobias McLean, an offender who was released early under Virginia’s 2020 law. McLean, driving over 30 miles per hour above the speed limit, crashed into Lindsay's vehicle as she was pulling out of her driveway. McLean’s prior crimes included shooting someone during a botched drug deal, evidence that many critics say should have disqualified him from early release. Applewhite’s heartbreaking testimony underscores the real-world consequences of policies that prioritize early release without adequate safeguards.