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A public hearing to consider the possible parole of Oliger Merko, #598213

The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. to consider the possible parole of Oliger Merko, #598213. The hearing will be conducted via video through Microsoft Teams.

Those planning to access the hearing must complete the online registration form no later than March 21, 2025.  Instructions for accessing the public hearing can be found here

Oliger Merko was sentenced to three terms of Life for the crimes of Assault with Intent to Commit Murder, Murder 2nd Degree, and Murder 1st Degree-Premeditated-Conspiracy. Oliger Merko was sentenced on March 15, 2006, out of Oakland County. 

Timothy S. Flanagan, Member of the Michigan Parole Board, will conduct the hearing under the provisions of the Lifer Law, MCLA 791.234.

When logging into the hearing, your video camera must be turned off and audio muted to eliminate distraction during the hearing.

Please be advised that recordings, photography, or screenshots of the proceeding are prohibited.

If you are a member of the news media and have questions about the hearing, please contact Jenni Riehle, Public Information Officer at 517-241-0363.