To: New York State Parole Board
Deny Early Parole for Dr. William Lewek
Asking for denial of early parole for Dr. William Lewek who was convicted of hiding the body of Matthew J. Straton in a shallow grave in his backyard for 2 1/2 months. Lewek was convicted of tampering with evidence, which in New York state is a 1 1/3 - 4 year sentence. After not even 12 months, Dr. Lewek is already up for parole.
Why is this important?
Matthew Straton went missing Oct 28, 2013. All efforts by family,friends and the local authorities were used in efforts to find Matt. On Jan. 15, 2014, Matt's body was found in a shallow grave covered up with lawn furniture and garbage in the backyard of William Lewek, a local psychiatrist who specialized in alcohol/ drug dependence. Lewek admitted to buying and using drugs with Matt. He admitted that Matt died in his presence and instead of calling 911, he dragged his body down 3 flights of stairs and hid his body. Because of the nature and and amount of time Matt's body was hidden, all evidence was compromised. Lewek was charged with Tampering with evidence, which in New York state is only a 1 1/3-4 year sentence. Through the whole ordeal Lewek never showed any remorse for his actions, only self preservation and contempt for the law. He was even arrested again, this time for DUI. May 1, 2015 Lewek was sentenced and he is already up for parole. This is unacceptable. Please help by signing and sharing this petition in hopes he will be denied early release. From all Matthew's family, loved ones, and the community in which he lived, we thank you, from the bottom of our heart. JUSTICE FOR MATT.