Governor denies commutations.
Earl Atkinson was sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to capital murder in Nevada County on Feb. 1, 1994. He is not eligible for parole or discharge from prison without a commutation from the governor. Atkinson beat Purifoy to death, took his pistol and tried to shoot other law enforcement officers when they arrived a short time later. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Holland is not eligible for parole or release from prison without a commutation.