Convicted Killer WINS City Council Seat

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Maine voters have elected a convicted killer to serve on Bangor’s City Council, sparking outrage over the breakdown of basic standards for public office and raising serious questions about voter judgment in progressive strongholds.

Story Highlights

Angela Walker, convicted of manslaughter for killing Canadian tourist Derek Rogers in 2002, won a Bangor City Council seat
Walker served 10 years in prison for beating and suffocating Rogers with sand after he allegedly used a racial slur
Progressive nonprofit Food and Medicine sponsored Walker’s campaign despite her violent criminal history
Bangor has no legal barriers preventing convicted felons from holding public office, highlighting weak governance standards

Convicted Killer Takes Public Office

Angela Walker, who brutally killed Canadian tourist Derek Rogers in 2002, secured one of three available seats on Bangor’s City Council in November 2025. Walker and her brother Benjamin Humphrey pleaded guilty to manslaughter and perjury in 2003 after Rogers was found beaten and suffocated with sand on Old Orchard Beach. Walker served a decade in prison for the violent crime that shocked the local community and damaged Maine’s reputation as a safe tourist destination.

Angela Walker, convicted of manslaughter for killing Canadian tourist Derek Rogers in 2002, wins Bangor City Council seat as independent backed by progressive group, prompting outrage over the 'broken' system.https://t.co/rvstXBcYza

— Mark Bowron (@MarkBowron420) November 7, 2025

Progressive Groups Champion Criminal Candidate

The progressive nonprofit Food and Medicine actively sponsored Walker’s campaign, demonstrating how far-left organizations prioritize radical criminal justice reform over public safety and common sense. Walker currently works as a peer services coordinator for the Bangor Area Recovery Network, positions that allowed her to build political connections within Maine’s progressive advocacy network. Her candidacy received support from activists who view her violent past as qualifying experience rather than disqualifying conduct for public service.

Voters Ignore Victim’s Family and Public Safety

Derek Rogers was a Canadian musician whose family had vacationed in Maine for years before Walker ended his life in a brutal attack that began over a verbal dispute. The election of his killer to public office sends a devastating message to crime victims and their families that justice means nothing in progressive communities. Walker’s victory also undermines public trust in local government and raises serious questions about Bangor voters’ judgment in elevating a convicted killer to make decisions affecting public safety and city policy.

Weak Standards Enable Criminal Politicians

Bangor’s municipal code contains no barriers preventing convicted felons from seeking public office, reflecting the dangerous erosion of basic standards for public service in liberal jurisdictions. Walker received the fewest votes among the three winners in a crowded nine-candidate field, yet still secured a three-year term with decision-making authority over city policies. Her election represents a concerning precedent that could encourage other violent criminals to seek public office, further degrading the integrity of American democratic institutions and local governance.