BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Amanda Thompson was a mother of four, known by her family as loving, driven, and devoted to her children. In July, she was shot and killed on the front porch of her home on South Ogden Street in Buffalo.

Police say the accused killer, her ex-boyfriend Rickey M. Crouch, had already served time for murder. He was convicted in 1997 and released on parole just five years ago.

Crouch is now facing nine charges, including first-degree murder .

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Thompson’s mother, Muril Hadden, says his release should have never happened.

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