But that’s far from where Wiley’s story ends. Years after the murders and arson, in 1995, James Michael Wiley, then 20, was arrested after managing to escape from the Wyoming State Penitentiary for over 72 hours and making his way all the way to a restaurant in Summit County, Utah. The escape led the already eternally-sentenced man to face new charges: this time, of escape and auto theft. 

Where is James Michael Wiley now? Is he still behind bars?

The Supreme Court ruling we mentioned above has found that juveniles sentenced to life in prison should have the opportunity for parole after serving 25 years. Wiley, who has been behind bars since 1991 is well past that point and is now seeking parole.