After less than 12 years behind bars, one of the men convicted of killing Cyndi Vanderheiden of Clements is about to be released from state prison.
Loren Herzog, now 44, has served his time for manslaughter, as well as being an accessory to the deaths of three other people. He'll be released on parole July 25 and must stay at least 35 miles away from San Joaquin County, said the victim's father.
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Tracy Matheson posted at 12:08 pm on Thu, Sep 16, 2010.
To the Vanderheiden Family, our hearts and prayers are with you daily. Hugs dear friend.
Alice Dodson posted at 8:04 am on Sat, Jul 17, 2010.
Herzog should have had to tell the location of Cyndi's body in order to even been considered for parole. I,too, have a lot to say concerning his release, but it will not do one bit of good.
Cheryl Adams posted at 5:49 am on Sat, Jul 17, 2010.
As I said yesterday, the system is for the one who does wrong. They should keep him locked up tight.. but the courts and the people that work for them and your police have to do the the law says..... It is not about who is right or wrong.... it is about laws..... if a person is quilty, like this Herzog, why, in Gods name is this guy going to be released?
Cyndi Backman posted at 8:44 pm on Fri, Jul 16, 2010.
What do you say to this? It is so messed up! I feel so sad for the family....This guy will kill again... why aren't people commenting on this story ...This is so wrong...sad just sad.
Joe Baxter posted at 3:21 pm on Fri, Jul 16, 2010.
They should have made a condition of his release to reveal where Cyndi's remains are located. No tell, NO release....
Judy Klimko posted at 11:37 am on Fri, Jul 16, 2010.
OUTRAGEOUS, this is not justice for the Vanderheiden family. Sentenced to 78 years but only spent 12 years. Cyndi is gone forever & this murderer is set free. OUTRAGEOUS