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Larry was convicted in Federal Court in 2010 and 2011 for four separate bank robberies in Oklahoma. Despite never using a gun during these robberies Walden was issued a 5-year sentence for each of these three bank robberies in the Eastern District of Oklahoma and 6.5 years for a robbery in the Western District of Oklahoma. All of those sentences were run concurrent and have been served and completed on good behavior.

However, Larry was also convicted in Arkansas state court in 2011 for a bank robbery in Fort Smith. For this conviction, Larry received a 60-year sentence, 11 years of which he has served in the Arkansas Department of Corrections facility in Grady, Arkansas. Despite all crimes being committed at the same time, Arkansas waited until after his convictions at the Federal level before enhancing his State charges under the Habitual Offender statute in order to increase his sentencing.

Prior to being sentenced, Larry worked for 43 years as a truck driver, maintenance technician, oilfield worker, and small business owner, contributing to the communities where he lived and providing for his family.
While in prison he has also worked in the vinyl binder factory for 9.5 years, has taken Thinking Error and Anger Management and other classes, and obtained his GED.
A review of Larry’s institutional records will show he has a perfect record and has never been a threat throughout his incarceration.
The 60-year sentence, with potential parole at 42 years, given to him at age 58, is effectively a life sentence. Larry does not deny his guilt in robbing the banks. He is remorseful for his actions and is no further threat to society should he be released.