Bob Lowe is a nearly 80-year-old United States Marine Corps combat veteran who has spent more than 34 years in a California prison serving a sentence of Life Without the Possibility of Parole. He is now an elderly man with declining health, an exemplary prison record, and a family ready to care for him.

In 1991, Bob Lowe was convicted of second-degree murder and kidnapping related to the 1983 killing of Roy Radin.
Bob has never denied responsibility for his role and has expressed genuine remorse for more than three decades.

No. According to the case record, Bob did not pull the trigger.
However, he has accepted full accountability for his involvement and the consequences of that decision.

Yes. Bob has acknowledged his role, expressed remorse, and spent more than 30 years working toward accountability, rehabilitation, and service to others while incarcerated.

For over three decades, Bob has maintained an exemplary institutional record:

• No violence, drugs, or serious misconduct

• Served as a teacher’s aide and helped inmates earn GEDs

• Worked as a library clerk and captain’s clerk

• Participated in inmate leadership and liaison roles

• Warned staff about a planned attack, helping save a prison counselor’s life

His record reflects long-term rehabilitation, service, and responsibility.

Bob is nearly 80 years old, uses mobility aids, and faces significant age-related health challenges, including a history of cancer.
Given his age, health, and decades of non-violent behavior, he poses no meaningful risk to public safety.

Bob has served more than 34 years in prison, demonstrated sustained rehabilitation, and is now elderly and medically vulnerable.
Supporters believe continued incarceration serves no public safety purpose and that compassion, accountability, and justice support allowing him to spend his remaining years with family.

Yes. Bob has sisters, children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and a confirmed place to live.
His family is prepared to care for him and support a safe, stable reentry.

Supporters are asking for compassionate release, clemency, or other legal relief that would allow Bob Lowe to return home after more than three decades of incarceration and demonstrated rehabilitation.

See how you can help Bob here.