MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- A Daphne woman was denied parole this morning for the March 2002 beating death of her husband, whose body was left in a closet for 4 days.

Jamie Elizabeth Schwartz, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter after authorities say she bludgeoned husband Richard Schwartz to death with a lamp, will not be eligible for parole again until 2015.

The 3-member Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles came to the decision after more than 25 minutes of emotional testimony from Schwartz's family, including Thomas Schwartz, the son of Richard and Jamie.

"My concern today with my mother is the safety of me and my family," Thomas Schwartz said, choking back tears. "If she were to get out, I would live every single day until she died in fear."



(For a complete report, read Wednesday's Press-Register.)