Demand this brutal killer stays incarcerated for life! OPPOSE PAROLE for EDWARD LEE BOWMAN CDC #E00064

Dear friends, family and concerned citizens,

On May 19th, 1985, Father John Karastamatis was brutally bludgeoned and stabbed to death in The Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Santa Cruz California. This inhumane act was done by Edward Bowman (CDC#E00064) and his wife Ann Bowman.

When the police went to question Ann, she stood on the porch, pointed a gun at them, and proceeded to shoot at the officers. After almost killing one officer, they returned fire. Ann then killed herself.

Edward Bowman was eligible for the death penalty, but pled guilty to avoid execution. Bowman was sentenced to a term of 25 years to life. Due to, now outdated, sentencing guidelines, he is now eligible for parole. His hearing is scheduled for January 9, 2020 at 8:30 am at the California Health Care Facility 7707 Austin Rd. Stockton Ca. 95215.

Things you should know:
This brutal crime was pre-meditated. Detectives involved in this case believe these criminals were responsible for other crimes, and suspected of other murders. One theory is that they told Father John, in counseling, of their crimes. They became nervous that Father John would inform the authorities and then planned his murder to ensure Father John remained silent. As he lay dying they rifled through Father John's pockets, searched his office and stole items from the Church.
Psychiatrists who examine Bowman have expressed that he has sociopath tendencies, is a pathological liar and to this day expresses little to no remorse. This is further shown to be true as Edward Bowman while bragging of the brutal murder to Ann's son, threatened to kill him if he said anything about the murder. During a past parole hearing, Bowman smirked and became giddy when the report stated in graphic detail how Father John's neck was cut and nearly decapitated, as this was a technique taught to US Marines such as himself.

To this day, our family, the church Father John founded, friends and community members still suffer. Please help us make sure this monster continues to pay for his crime, and that everyone else can rest easier knowing one less predator is on the streets.

All of us involved thank you for your time and interest in this matter and we hope you will send in your petition to keep Edward Lee Bowman (CDC#E00064) incarcerated.

Sincerely,

Foti Karastamatis

email: justiceforfrjohn@gmail.com

You can read more by cutting and pasting the links below. There are literally hundreds if not thousands of pages written about Fr John.

https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2010/02/01/parole-hearing-stirs-memories-of-the-murder-of-the-santa-cruz-greek-orthodox-churchs-first-priest/

http://myocn.net/oppose-parole-man-killed-fr-john-karastamatis/

Atualização #4cerca de um ano atrás
We have been notified that the parole hearing for Edward Lee Bowman #E00064 will be virtual instead of in person. We feel that this make his chance for parole much greater! There is no substitute for live, raw, in person emotion. As we keep fighting for an in person hearing, we must overwhelm the Board of Prisons and the Board of Parole Hearings with petitions against Bowmans release. We NEED YOUR HELP to keep him incarcerated. Please send to all your contacts & ask them to sign a petition.
Atualização #3cerca de um ano atrás
We have been notified that Edward Lee Bowman is coming up for parole again! February 14, 2023. Someday this too shall pass but until then, we need to keep this murderer in prison! There is no reason for Edward Lee Bowman to be paroled. He has continued to lie, and he still shows no real remorse for his brutal act of murder of a beloved priest, husband, father, brother, uncle, friend and grandfather (albeit for 5 days).
Atualização #24 anos atrás
Thank you all for your support! We can all rest a little easier because Edward Bowman was found unfit to be paroled, again. This time however, we only have 3 years till the next parole hearing due to special circumstances. We are all exhausted but we'll be back. We will NOT give up the fight and hope you continue to support our efforts. God bless you and your loved ones and know that your signatures and comments helped keep a murderer in prison where he belongs.
Atualização #14 anos atrás
Our last chance for a big push for signatures. Please send to all your friends so they can also help deny parole for this monster!
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