<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2GVFmu_1Gz5iPHK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2GVFmu_1Gz5iPHK00" width="1250" height="703" ><figcaption>Katy Hawelka was killed on the Clarkson University campus in 1986. (Courtesy of family Facebook page)</figcaption></figure>The New York State Department of Corrections is set to release a North Country man convicted of the rape and murder of a Clarkson University student 40 years ago.Katy Hawelka, a 19-year-old college sophomore, died on Sept. 1, 1986, just days after the attack on the campus of Clarkson University in Potsdam.Brian McCarthy was convicted and sentenced to a prison term of 23 years to life. McCarthy, now 64, will be free no later than Feb. 24, according to DOCCS, but perhaps as soon as next month.McCarthy had previously been denied parole nine times.A Facebook page run by Hawelka’s family shared a post on Monday, saying they never imagined McCarthy would be released."Nothing can bring Katy back, and our precious memories can never be taken away. We are in utter shock… Katy is remembered, she is loved, and she will never be forgotten. Keep the faith; our fight is not over," the statement says.</div></body>

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The New York State Department of Corrections is set to release a North Country man convicted of the rape and murder of a Clarkson University student 40 years ago. Katy Hawelka, a 19-year-old college sophomore, died on Sept. 1, 1986, just days after the attack on the campus of Clarkson University in Potsdam.

DOCCS: Man who killed student on Clarkson University campus to be released

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The New York State Department of Corrections is set to release a North Country man convicted of the rape and murder of a Clarkson University student 40 yea

DOCCS: Man who killed student on Clarkson University campus to be released

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