Here is my story, told from my perspective.  

 

My Story & My Hope for Commutation

 

In 1999, my life changed forever, and so did the lives of those I love. Since entering prison, I have carried deep remorse for the pain I caused and the actions I committed before and during my incarceration. I’ve also endured great personal losses, including the tragic death of my 22-year-old son in 2018 and the passing of several other close family members.

Today, I face a unique situation. Because of a change in the law in 2021, my original parole hearing, which was set for May 2024, was pushed back to April 2035 — meaning I would have to serve 34 years before becoming eligible for review. Without commutation, I will remain in prison until I am 66 years old.

I’m asking for your prayers, your voices, and your support as I petition Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Parole Board to consider granting me a commutation so that my life sentence can run alongside my consecutive sentence. This would make me eligible for parole on May 17, 2026 — giving me the chance to reunite with my family and continue the work I’ve dedicated myself to while incarcerated.

The Woman I Am Today

Over the past 25 years, I’ve worked hard to grow, heal, and rebuild my life from the inside out. My time in prison has been focused on rehabilitation, education, and service to others.

I have earned:

My GED

Certification as a Group Fitness Trainer and Personal Trainer

Experience as a GED Tutor and Fitness Educator

Leadership roles helping other women develop healthier, stronger futures

An Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts (graduating May 2024)

Enrollment to receive my Bachelor’s Degree in Science and Integrated Studies in May 2026 from Washington University in St. Louis

My education and transformation have fueled my passion for advocacy. I plan to pursue a Master’s in Social Work so I can help others who are voiceless — including children in foster care, victims of abuse, and our aging population who often suffer in silence.

Why I’m Asking for Your Support

I’m not just “asking” for commutation — I’m showing why I’ve earned it. Through good conduct, dedication, and a commitment to bettering myself and others, I’ve spent every day working toward becoming the person I should have been all along.

If you know me, have served time with me, or simply believe in second chances, I humbly ask that you support my efforts by:

Praying for my petition to be granted.

Sharing my story with others who believe in justice and rehabilitation.

Writing a statement of support on my behalf to the Missouri Parole Board and Governor Mike Kehoe.

Visiting freemarna.com
to learn more about my case and how you can help.

A Future of Purpose

My vision is to come home and dedicate my life to helping others — using my education, my lived experience, and my passion for advocacy to improve the lives of people impacted by trauma, abuse, incarceration, and systemic injustice.

With your help, I believe that rehabilitation can be recognized, good behavior can be rewarded, and another success story can be written.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your time, prayers, and support.

With gratitude and hope,
Marna Weber