Youngstown, OH – The Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office has objected to the release of Barry Goodwin, citing public safety concerns and the severity of his crime. Goodwin was convicted in 1999 for the murder of Wesley Moore. Goodwin has served nearly 27 years of his sentence of 18 years to life.
Goodwin was found guilty of shooting Moore in the head following an argument while in a vehicle with a third individual, Andre Maxwell. Moore’s body was later discovered in Mill Creek Park. Goodwin confessed to the murder. At trial, Goodwin claimed the confession was coerced. A jury found him guilty of murder and a firearm specification.
Goodwin’s release poses a significant threat to public safety; his extensive record of institutional misconduct exemplifies that. Since his incarceration, Goodwin has accumulated over 100 disciplinary infractions, including acts of violence, sexual harassment, and defiance of prison staff. Nearly 60 of these infractions have occurred in the past decade, with 20 violations recorded in the last two years alone.
For these reasons, the Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office strongly opposes Goodwin’s parole.