WA board to consider parole for Hillside Strangler convicted of 1970s murders

The Washington Indeterminate Sentence Review Board will review Anthony D’Amato's request for parole this Wednesday. D’Amato, who changed his name from Kenneth Bianchi in 2023, is serving life sentences for the murders of two women in Washington, alongside his involvement in several murders as one of the “Hillside Stranglers. ” He pleaded guilty to avoid the death penalty and received two consecutive life terms. D’Amato has consistently maintained his innocence and has challenged his convictions, claiming his confession resulted from hypnosis. The board has repeatedly denied his parole requests, reflecting the severity of his crimes and public sentiment.

If the board denies his request again, he could face an extension of his sentence. D’Amato will also have a parole hearing in California next month for five murder charges there. The results of the Washington hearing will be posted online by July 23.