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'He already had his second chance. And on his second chance he murdered my dad'

James Fields, who killed Donald Isakson of Hermantown in 1988, has a parole hearing on Oct. 11. Isakson's family says Fields should never be set free.

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Kim Nygaard (right) and her brother John Isakson hold a framed photo of their parents, Don and Shirley Isakson. Don Isakson, who lived in Hermantown, was murdered by James Fields in December 1988. Fields is up for parole on October 11, and Don Isakson's family is hoping that Fields' parole is denied. Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com
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John Isakson listens to his sister Kim Nygaard explain that while she's forgiven James Fields for killing their father, she believes he is still too dangerous to be let out of prison on parole. Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com

John Myers reports on the outdoors, natural resources and the environment for the Duluth News Tribune. You can reach him at jmyers@duluthnews.com.
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