The man convicted of killing a Rockland girl is heading back to prison, according to News 12, which reported that Robert McCain has violated his parole three times since his release in 2021. The broadcaster said McCain is now set to return behind bars after the latest of those violations.
McCain served 40 years for the 1980 murder of 16-year-old Paula Bohovesky in Pearl River, News 12 reported. The broadcaster framed his 2021 parole as the end of that four-decade term, and his repeated violations since then as the reason he is now being sent back.
Last fall, McCain pled guilty to forcible touching and petty larceny, according to News 12. The broadcaster said those guilty pleas were the basis for the parole action that followed.
A state judge ordered McCain to be put back behind bars for 10 months, News 12 reported. The broadcaster said his new release date will be May 1st, marking the point at which he would again be eligible to leave prison.
County Executive Ed Day says McCain should never be released, according to News 12. The broadcaster reported that Day has pushed back on McCain's release amid the repeated parole violations.
Day says McCain remains a clear and present danger to the community and to public safety, News 12 reported. The broadcaster relayed the county executive's warning as McCain prepares to return to prison under the judge's order.