YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office is objecting to the release of Kenneth Mosley, who was convicted in 1988 for Aggravated Murder and Aggravated Burglary.
In December of 1986, Mosley snuck into a home planning to rob it during the holiday season. During the burglary, Mosley was confronted by the homeowner, a fight ensued, and Mosley strangled the victim to death. Mosley admitted he still stole items from the home following the physical confrontation. He later admitted to the crimes and pleaded guilty to Aggravated Murder and Aggravated Burglary. He was sentenced to 20-years-to-life in prison for the Aggravated Murder charge and an additional 5-25 years for Aggravated Burglary. The sentences are to be served consecutively to one another.
During Mosley’s incarceration, he has demonstrated a lack of authority and has spent the majority of his incarceration as a level two or three inmate. Due to the nature of the crime and Mosley’s behavior while incarcerated, there is substantial reason to believe that he will engage in further criminal conduct, and his release would create undue risk to public safety.
For all of these reasons, the Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office, through Prosecutor Lynn A. Maro, strongly objects to the release of Kenneth Mosley.
