Amber Guyger granted parole after serving 7 years for murder of Botham Jean
Summary
Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer convicted of killing Botham Jean in 2018, has been granted parole by the Texas Board of Pardons and Parole. Guyger was sentenced to 10 years and has served seven; the board cited her good behavior and participation in programs as reasons for parole.Key Facts
- Amber Guyger was convicted on October 1, 2019, for fatally shooting Botham Jean in his own apartment.
- Guyger claimed she mistakenly entered Jean’s apartment thinking it was her own and believed he was an intruder.
- She was sentenced to 10 years in prison and was eligible for parole after serving a portion of her sentence.
- The Texas Board of Pardons and Parole approved her parole due to no violent behavior in prison and completion of rehabilitation programs.
- The parole board has not announced when Guyger will be released from custody.
- Botham Jean’s family expressed their grief and requested privacy; their lawyer said the family was disappointed with the parole decision.
- The Dallas Police Department said parole decisions are made independently by the parole board and offered condolences to Jean’s family.
- In 2026, Jean’s family filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Dallas, claiming officer fatigue contributed to Jean’s death and seeking nearly $100 million in damages.
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