The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. to consider the possible commutation of sentence for Carol Kopenkoskey, #923020. The hearing will be conducted via video using Microsoft Teams.
Those planning to access the hearing must complete the online registration form no later than January 9, 2026. Public hearing guidelines and access information can be found
here.
Carol Kopenkoskey was sentenced to a term of 18 years to 35 years for the crime of Murder 2nd Degree. Carol Kopenkoskey was sentenced on February 25, 2014, out of Emmett County.
Timothy Flanagan, Member of the Michigan Parole Board, will conduct the hearing under the provisions of MCLA 791.244 prior to any recommendation for executive clemency by the Parole Board.
When logging into the hearing, your video camera must be turned off and audio muted to eliminate distraction during the hearing.
Please be advised that recordings, photography, or screenshots of the proceedings are prohibited.
If you are a member of the news media and have questions about the hearing, please contact Jenni Riehle, Public Information Officer at 517-241-0363.