Murder (stabbing of a former school friend in a perceived grudge, November 1899, Hermann, Gasconade County, Missouri). Sentenced to life at Southern Illinois Penitentiary in Chester, Illinois. Served 64 years and 1 month (23,418 days). Paroled December 20, 1963 at age ~84.
Background
Richard Honeck (1879–1976) was convicted of murder in 1899 in Missouri (stabbing of a former school friend in a perceived grudge in Hermann, Gasconade County). He was sentenced to life at Southern Illinois Penitentiary (Menard/Chester) and served 64 years and 1 month (23,418 days) — one of the longest prison terms in U.S. history to end in release/parole at the time. He was paroled on December 20, 1963 at approximately age 84. He died December 28, 1976 at age 97 in Roseburg, Oregon.
Sources & Verification
Convicted 1899 in Missouri of murder. Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Honeck . Served 64 years 1 month. Paroled December 20, 1963. Died December 28, 1976 age 97 in Roseburg, Oregon. Buried Roseburg Memorial Gardens. Find a Grave memorial 220886438: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/220886438/richard-honeck (includes photo and biography confirming 1899 conviction and 1963 parole from Chester, Illinois). Additional: Mike Dash History article July 24, 2010.
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