Edward Goodman Africa will either:
A) Die in Prison
- Becoming third MOVE 9 member to die behind bars
- Never living as a free adult past age 26
- Imprisoned for 50+ years for third-degree murder
- Symbol of excessive sentencing and political imprisonment
Or
B) Be Released
- Die free, surrounded by family
- Receive proper medical care
- Live final years with dignity
- Demonstrate that mercy still exists
The choice is Pennsylvania’s. Specifically, it’s Governor Shapiro’s and the parole board’s.
But public pressure can influence that choice. When enough people say “enough is enough,” when enough voices demand mercy, when enough pressure builds—change becomes politically necessary.
Edward has no power. He’s 72, in prison, sick, with no political influence.
We have power. We can make his case matter. We can demand his release.
The question is: will we?
For the Record
Edward Goodman Africa
- Born: 1952
- Imprisoned: 1978 (age 26)
- Convicted: 1980, third-degree murder
- Sentence: 30-100 years
- Time Served: 47 years
- Current Age: 72
- Health: Failing
- Parole Denials: 10+
- Next Hearing: 2026
What Should Happen: Edward should be released immediately on compassionate grounds. He’s served 47 years for third-degree murder—far beyond any reasonable sentence. He’s 72, sick, and poses no threat. He deserves to die free.
What Will Probably Happen: Unless political pressure changes the calculation, Edward will be denied parole again in 2026. He’ll die in prison, the third MOVE 9 member to never live free again.
What We Can Change: If enough people demand it, if enough voices are raised, if enough pressure is applied—Edward could come home. Clemency is possible. Parole is possible. Mercy is possible.
But only if we make it politically necessary.
Edward Goodman Africa should not die in prison.
Truth Has No Borders.
Edward Goodman Africa, age 72, imprisoned for 47 years. He should come home.
James Theodore Wilson is a Senior Investigative Reporter at True Signal Media. He’s covered excessive sentencing and political imprisonment for five decades. He believes Edward Africa has served enough time.