Parole Denied for Convicted School Bus Hijacker Who Was Inspired by ‘Dirty Harry’ Villain

Parole Denied for Convicted School Bus Hijacker Who Was Inspired by ‘Dirty Harry’ Villain
A file photo of convicted kidnapper Frederick Woods, 67, dated Aug. 8, 2018. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation via AP
Richard Szabo
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California authorities have refused to grant parole for a man convicted of a school bus hijacking that was inspired by a character from a 1970s renegade police film on October 8.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed the Board of Parole Hearings rejected 67-year-old Frederick Woods’ application for parole for the 17th time in a row.

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