Dedham Man Denied Parole for 1991 Rape, Murder

Dedham, MA — A Dedham man convicted of a Hyde Park murder will remain in prison.

This week, the state's Parole Board denied Gerald Craffey parole.

"The board is of the opinion that Mr. Craffey has not demonstrated a level of rehabilitative progress that would make his release compatible with the welfare of society. The board believes that a longer period of positive institutional adjustment and programming would be beneficial to Mr. Craffey's rehabilitation," the decision read.

In 1991, the body of Corrine Flynn was found in a bedroom of her home in Hyde Park. An investigation revealed that Flynn was raped and her death was caused by multiple stab wounds to her side.

DNA testing led to the arrest of Craffey in 1995, who pleaded guilty to aggravated rape and second-degree murder the following year. He was sentenced to life in prison for the murder and 15-20 years for the rape charge.

Craffey was previously denied parole in 2010. He will appear before the board again in five years.

Click here to read the full decision.