Gov. Davis vowed not to let out any "murderers." Here's a look at how his "no parole" policy compared with previous California governors:

From 1950 to 1966, an average of 30 lifers were paroled every year.

From 1967 to 1990, an average of 54 lifers were paroled every year.

From 1991 to 1998, an average of 5 lifers were paroled every year.

From 1999 to 2002, an average of 0.5 lifers were paroled every year.

From 1950 to 1990, over 1850 first degree lifers were paroled.

From 1950 to 1966, Governors Knight, Warren, and Brown paroled over 500 first degree lifers

From 1967 to 1990, Governors Reagan, Brown, and Dukemajin paroled over 1,300 first degree lifers

From 1991 to 2002, Governors Wilson and Davis paroled 40 first-degree lifers:

Wilson:
TOTAL LIFERS PAROLED UNDER WILSON: 39


Davis:
1999 - 00
2000 - 00
2001 - 01 (Rose Ann Parker)
2002 - 03 (Cheryl Sellers and Maria Suarez, who were released in 2003)

FULL STORY