Gov. Gregoire calls for independent review of the criminal history and supervision of Isaac L. Zamora

For Immediate Release: September 2, 2008

OLYMPIA � Gov. Chris Gregoire tonight issued the following statement calling for an independent review of Isaac L. Zamora�s criminal history and supervision:

�This evening I was informed by state Department of Corrections Secretary Eldon Vail that the suspect in today�s tragic crimes, Isaac L. Zamora, was under DOC supervision for three weeks. I asked Secretary Vail to issue a statement this evening detailing the known facts.

�Due to the gravity of the situation, I am calling for an independent, third party review led by Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs President Colleen Wilson, and a prosecutor to be appointed by the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys. I will be directing them to look into how this case was handled and provide an initial report to me within ten days.

�I have directed Secretary Vail to conduct a thorough review of the suspect�s files and provide this information to me, and the review team by Thursday.

�Public safety continues to be a top priority of my administration. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the families of the victims of today�s tragic crimes.�