- Bret Carl Lindeman, convicted of murdering his estranged wife Shara Dawn Hardison in 1999, is seeking parole 25 years after the brutal crime.
- During a parole hearing on Tuesday, Lindeman, who pleaded guilty to a reduced murder charge in 2000, expressed remorse and cited his struggles with depression and anxiety prior to the incident.
- The parole board heard emotional testimonies from Hardison’s parents, who opposed his release, while the board also acknowledged Lindeman’s positive behavior in prison.
SALT LAKE CITY — An Ogden man convicted of brutally killing his estranged wife 25 years ago is seeking parole.
Bret Carl Lindeman was originally charged with aggravated murder for the Oct. 5, 1999, killing of 20-year-old Shara Dawn Hardison. Prosecutors say Lindeman stabbed Hardison more than 50 times, and at one point grabbed a second knife when the blade of the first knife broke.
On Nov. 14, 2000, Lindeman pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of murder and was sentenced to 5 years and up to life in the Utah State Prison. His first parole hearing, which was scheduled many years ago, was held Tuesday…