Amber Guyger Granted Parole 8 Years After Botham Jean’s Murder
Amber Guyger has been granted parole in Dallas-Fort Worth, 8 years after the murder of Botham Jean.
Dallas Fort Worth, TX, October 1, 2026 —
Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer, has been granted parole in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The decision comes eight years after she was convicted in the fatal shooting of Botham Jean, an unarmed Black man, in his own apartment.
Guyger was found guilty of murder in the 2018 incident. Her conviction stemmed from entering Jean’s apartment, mistaking it for her own, and fatally shooting him. The case drew significant public attention and sparked protests concerning policing and racial justice.
Following her conviction, Guyger received a sentence of 10 years in prison. She began serving her sentence in October 2019. The specifics of the parole board’s decision, including the exact date of her release or any conditions that may apply, were not immediately available.
The Dallas-Fort Worth region, where the events unfolded and where Guyger will reside post-parole, has been the focal point of this case. Botham Jean, a native of St. Lucia, was an accountant who had been with accounting firm PwC. His death was a significant event in national discussions on criminal justice reform and law enforcement accountability.
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