Convicted Murderer Seeks Parole in 1970 Officer Ambush Case; Victim’s Family Opposes Release
Ronald Reed, convicted in the 2006 cold case of the 1970 ambush murder of St. Paul police officer Jim Sackett, is seeking parole. The victim's family is strongly opposing his release, while Reed maintains his innocence.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, September 8, 2026 —
Ronald Reed, convicted in connection with the 1970 ambush murder of St. Paul police officer Jim Sackett, is seeking parole. Reed was convicted in 2006, years after the initial crime, as part of a cold case investigation. The murder of Officer Sackett occurred in 1970.
The victim’s family has publicly stated their strong opposition to Reed’s potential release. Details regarding the specific grounds for their opposition were not provided in the summary. Reed himself continues to maintain his innocence in the case.
The case involves a decades-long legal process, with the murder occurring in 1970 and a conviction secured in 2006. Further information regarding the parole hearing, the specifics of Reed’s sentence, or the evidence presented during the 2006 trial was not available.
The outcome of Reed’s parole request remains pending. The timeline for any decision by the parole board was not specified.
Story summarized from the original created by Cory Knudsen on kstp.com, see more information here.
