Delores Martes Jackson’s Death Fact-Check: Drowning Accident or Homicide? the Full Legal Breakdown
By Maya Lin-Takahashi
Bohana’s conviction transitioned into a decades-long procedural battle before the California Board of Parole Hearings. Beginning in the 2010s, as Bohana aged into his late seventies and eighties, his legal representation repeatedly petitioned for compassionate and administrative parole, arguing good behavior and diminished physical capacity.
Taj, Taryll, and TJ Jackson, alongside their father Tito until his death in September 2024 at age 70, consistently attended these hearings to deliver victim impact statements. The brothers maintained that true remorse was impossible without a full admission of guilt, highlighting that Bohana continued to minimize his actions as an unfortunate accident rather than taking full ownership of the fatal assault.
The parole panel repeatedly denied release across multiple sessions throughout the late 2010s and early 2020s, citing the callous nature of the crime and inconsistent expressions of accountability during psychological evaluations. The family's vigilance underscored an enduring commitment: ensuring that the judicial record permanently reflected the violent reality of Delores Jackson’s death.
Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.
