Convicted Killer Robert McCain Arrested on Parole After Paula Bohovesky Murder Case

1980 Murder and Conviction

• 📌 In 1980, 16-year-old Paula Bohovesky was murdered after leaving work at the Pearl River Library.
• 💔 Her body was discovered near an abandoned home in Pearl River, a case that has haunted Rockland County for 45 years.
• ⚖️ Two men were convicted for the murder, including Robert McCain.

Parole and Rearrest

• 🔓 Robert McCain was paroled in 2021, decades after his conviction.
• 🚨 He has now been rearrested after an alleged incident at a dog park in northern Westchester County.
• 💬 Police state McCain forcibly touched a woman he was chatting with at the park.

Public and Official Reaction

• 😠 Many residents are outraged by McCain's rearrest, expressing concerns about the justice system.
• 🗣️ Congressman Mike Lawler, who opposed McCain's parole in 2021, stated that releasing individuals capable of heinous acts increases the likelihood of reoffending.
• 😟 Paula Bohovesky's mother had feared McCain would reoffend after his release.

Legal Proceedings

• 🚫 At a 2019 parole hearing, McCain denied involvement in Paula Bohovesky's murder.
• 📜 The state has moved to revoke McCain's parole following his recent arrest.
• 🔒 McCain will remain in custody at the Westchester County lockup until his court appearance next week.