In September 2018, Stephen Clifford Ball, who is serving 15 years to life for the brutal murder of Annette Marie Voorhes in Massillon in 1993, will once again be eligible for parole. Annette was my 34 year-old aunt, my father's sister. She was attacked as she slept, beaten while defenseless, and ultimately strangled with an electrical cord, her body then placed into a refrigerator for ten days. The offender continued to live in her home for those ten days following her murder, selling her belongings and spending her money on drugs before being apprehended by police. She left behind an 8 year-old daughter, who is now almost the same age as my aunt when she died so suddenly 25 years ago. My uncle, myself and my former fiance discovered her body, and I can only say that our lives have been forever impacted by this terrible tragedy. I am making a plea to everyone that I know and care about, as well as any else who is willing to do their part in preventing the release of this monster in October. Please sign this petition to urge the state of Ohio to deny parole for Stephen Clifford Ball.
Updates
July 6, 2018
I really never thought this would reach one thousand signatures when I first started. Seeing this number is overwhelming and it is entirely because of the people who cared enough to listen.
Reached 1,000 supporters
July 5, 2018
July 2, 2018
I started this because my family needed to know we were not alone, but seeing how many of you stepped up to stand with us has truly left me speechless. It is difficult to put into words how much it means to read your messages of compassion for Annette. Please know that this momentum belongs entirely to the kindness you have shown.
Reached 100 supporters
June 29, 2018
June 27, 2018
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have stepped up to support this and we are now nearly at one hundred signatures. Please keep moving this forward because it is your commitment that gives this effort its real weight.
474 Comments
Keep Stephen Ball in prison. Any person that can kill someone and put them in a refrigerator and still remain living there , is not human. His sentence should be changed to LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE. I know it won't be changed but this should have been the original sentence.
Annette's daughter Tiffanie has had every first with her mom for the past 25 years stolen from her. And will continue for the rest of her life to be robbed of each of these moments. Why should this brutal, calculating killer ever have anymore firsts in his life???
I knew Annette since she was born. Many many years i took dancing lessons from her mom. My mother used to baby sit Annette. She was a beautiful girl. I dont feel Mr Ball should ever experience freedom again. He robbed Annettes daughter of a mother and Annette of being a mother
I had a friend who was killed several years ago. Her convicted killer was previously convicted of murder many years ago and was let out on parole as he was deemed rehabilitated and not a danger to society. I’m sure Linda’s family can attest otherwise as he is now serving a life sentence for Linda’s murder.
As the Mother of a murdered child, I can attest to the emotional stress of having the killer of a loved one being free in our community. Please do not release Stephen Clifford Ball at this time. Thank you.
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In September 2018, Stephen Clifford Ball, who is serving 15 years to life for the brutal murder of Annette Marie Voorhes in Massillon in 1993, will once again be eligible for parole. Annette was my 34 year-old aunt, my father's sister. She was attacked as she slept, beaten while defenseless, and ultimately strangled with an electrical cord, her body then placed into a refrigerator for ten days. The offender continued to live in her home for those ten days following her murder, selling her belongings and spending her money on drugs before being apprehended by police. She left behind an 8 year-old daughter, who is now almost the same age as my aunt when she died so suddenly 25 years ago. My uncle, myself and my former fiance discovered her body, and I can only say that our lives have been forever impacted by this terrible tragedy. I am making a plea to everyone that I know and care about, as well as any else who is willing to do their part in preventing the release of this monster in October. Please sign this petition to urge the state of Ohio to deny parole for Stephen Clifford Ball.
Updates
July 6, 2018
I really never thought this would reach one thousand signatures when I first started. Seeing this number is overwhelming and it is entirely because of the people who cared enough to listen.
Reached 1,000 supporters
July 5, 2018
July 2, 2018
I started this because my family needed to know we were not alone, but seeing how many of you stepped up to stand with us has truly left me speechless. It is difficult to put into words how much it means to read your messages of compassion for Annette. Please know that this momentum belongs entirely to the kindness you have shown.
Reached 100 supporters
June 29, 2018
June 27, 2018
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have stepped up to support this and we are now nearly at one hundred signatures. Please keep moving this forward because it is your commitment that gives this effort its real weight.
474 Comments
I was friends of Steve and remember all that took place. Seen him bringing Tiffany to school as I was dropping my son off, remembering talking to him as if nothing happened. I sign this petition to keep him in prison.
Keep Stephen Ball in prison. Any person that can kill someone and put them in a refrigerator and still remain living there , is not human. His sentence should be changed to LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE. I know it won't be changed but this should have been the original sentence.
Annette's daughter Tiffanie has had every first with her mom for the past 25 years stolen from her. And will continue for the rest of her life to be robbed of each of these moments. Why should this brutal, calculating killer ever have anymore firsts in his life???
I knew Annette since she was born. Many many years i took dancing lessons from her mom. My mother used to baby sit Annette. She was a beautiful girl. I dont feel Mr Ball should ever experience freedom again. He robbed Annettes daughter of a mother and Annette of being a mother
I had a friend who was killed several years ago. Her convicted killer was previously convicted of murder many years ago and was let out on parole as he was deemed rehabilitated and not a danger to society. I’m sure Linda’s family can attest otherwise as he is now serving a life sentence for Linda’s murder.
As the Mother of a murdered child, I can attest to the emotional stress of having the killer of a loved one being free in our community. Please do not release Stephen Clifford Ball at this time. Thank you.
spread awareness for domestic violence!
Please don’t release this men
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I was friends of Steve and remember all that took place. Seen him bringing Tiffany to school as I was dropping my son off, remembering talking to him as if nothing happened. I sign this petition to keep him in prison.