SALEM, OR (KPTV) -
A board denied parole for Richard Gillmore, the man known as the "jogger rapist," at a hearing in Salem on Wednesday.
The parole board heard testimony from several people including Richard Gillmore.
The board was split in its decision, 2-1.
Two members said they felt Gillmore was not ready to be released while the third member said he could be released as long as he was receiving treatment.
During Wednesday's proceedings, two of his victims had the chance to testify.
Originally the parole board wasn't going to allow it because the victims' cases weren't prosecuted.
His victims are glad he's staying behind bars but are disappointed they'll have to be back here in two years to go through this process all over again.
Collen Kelly was only 13 years old when she was attacked by Gillmore.
"He destroyed my dreams and my childhood. He should stay where he belongs because I'm afraid he will re-offend," said Kelly to the board.
Danielle Tudor was only 17 at the time Gillmore attacked her.
"To have someone like that be your first experience is the most horrible experience in your life," said Tudor.
During the 3 1/2-hour-long proceeding, Gillmore appeared via video link from Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla.
The board heard testimony from six people who want him to stay locked up.
Gillmore explained how he committed some of the rapes and said he did it because it gave him a feeling of empowerment.
"I've done some terrible crimes to innocent women, and I acknowledge that," said Gillmore.
In 1986, Gillmore was convicted of raping Tiffany Edens when she was only 13 years old.
After his arrest, he admitted to attacking at least eight other woman in the 70s and early 80s and became known as the "jogger rapist."
"I will forever be sorry. I have no excuses. I can only blame myself. They had every right to be safe at home and every right to be angry today," added Gillmore.
The parole board asked Gillmore if he felt he should be paroled, and even he wasn't so sure.
"No, I've taken so much from so many people. I get what I get and probably don't deserve to be paroled," said Gillmore.
This is the eighth time Gillmore has appeared before the parole board.
His next parole hearing is set for June 2014.
The victims and victims' families say they plan to be back to testify in hopes that Gillmore stays behind bars.
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