Mark Mepham Hensley, convicted of murdering Kathleen Noble in 1989, may soon be released from prison. A parole board found Hensley suitable for parole during a hearing. His conviction for first-degree murder was established in 2002, where prosecutors highlighted his motive was a rejected romantic advance. Hensley bludgeoned Noble to death in their apartment, and her body was found days later. After an appeal, his sentence was reduced to 15 years to life, allowing him to seek parole. He has had multiple hearings, with the latest being his fourth.
Mark Mepham Hensley, 56, was found suitable for parole after being convicted of first-degree murder for the death of Kathleen Noble in 1989.
Hensley bludgeoned his roommate Noble to death in 1989 after being rejected romantically, and her body was discovered eight days later.
Despite multiple parole denials, Hensley's four hearings culminated in a favorable decision, now pending review by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Originally sentenced to 25 years to life, Hensley's conviction was reduced to second-degree murder, allowing him to seek parole after serving 15 years.
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