[1][5] His younger brother, Russell, died in 2004 in a car accident in Yellowstone National Park, while Kelly was incarcerated.
Before his trial was due to begin on February 16, 1987, Kelly fled the United States and spent the next eight years on the run, mostly in Europe but also in North Africa and the Middle East.
[7] Kelly's parents allegedly supported him financially during this eight-year period, although they may have been unaware of his exact location.
[8] On July 18, 1994, the Connecticut State Police discovered photos in the Kelly home of Alex with his parents in Europe the previous year.
[13] In 2005, after having served eight years of his 16-year sentence, Kelly appeared before a Connecticut parole board; his bid for release was rejected.
He is required to serve 10 years probation, perform 200 hours of community service, pay a $10,000 fine, and register with the Connecticut sex offender registry.