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The human toll of these policies is painfully evident. Mindy Applewhite, a Virginia mother, shared her devastating story: her daughter, Dr. Lindsay Brown, was killed by Tobias McLean, an offender released early under the 2020 law. McLean was driving more than 30 miles over the speed limit and had a criminal record—including a prior shooting during a drug deal—yet was still granted parole. Lindsay was ambushed outside her home while pulling out of her driveway, illustrating how early release policies can have deadly consequences.