Let’s Bring Gary Shepard Home
“Once defined by his worst mistake, he has spent 25 years transforming into a man of integrity, empathy, and purpose.”
Truly REFORMED!!
After years of growth, ready to come home and thrive
With decades of true reform behind him, he is prepared to reenter society with purpose and integrity
Gary with his lovely SISTERS
After Gary serving 25 years, he stands humbly begging the Nevada Pardons Board, seeking mercy and a second chance to return home as a reformed and responsible member of society
Dear Honorable Members of the Pardons Board,
I begin with my deepest and most unconditional apology—to Robin Underwood’s family, to all who loved her, and to society itself. I took a life, shattered families, and betrayed the trust of my community. The pain I caused cannot be undone, and I carry the weight of that responsibility every single day.
Robin was not only my girlfriend but my lifelong friend. Her loss is something I grieve endlessly, knowing it was by my own actions. Ninety days before her death, I lost my wife in a fatal car accident I survived. Overwhelmed with grief and survivor’s guilt, I turned to chronic cocaine use. In the days before Robin’s death, I descended into psychosis brought on by addiction, losing all control of my judgment. This is not an excuse—there is no excuse. I alone am responsible, and I am deeply ashamed.
In the 25 years since, I have worked to become someone entirely different from the man who committed that crime. I earned my high school diploma, completed college and vocational programs, maintained sobriety, embraced my faith, and participated in programs on victim impact, violence prevention, and addiction recovery. I have also served as a facilitator in mental health programs, helping others avoid the path I took.
I know I cannot undo the harm I caused, but I strive daily to honor Robin’s memory and repay my debt to society through empathy, honesty, humility, and service. With sincere remorse and respect, I ask for your mercy in sponsoring me for consideration before the Pardons Board, so I may show that even from the darkest mistakes, redemption is possible.
Respectfully,
Gary Shepherd