July 30, 2012 (MASHPEE) _ Gov. Deval Patrick is again calling on lawmakers to support an amendment to a crime bill that would give more discretion to judges in the sentencing of repeat offenders.

Patrick says he wants a bill to sign before the legislative session ends at midnight on Tuesday.

The measure previously approved by lawmakers includes a so-called "three strikes" provision that would bar parole for felons convicted of a third violent crime.

The bill has been championed by Les Gosule. His daughter Melissa was murdered in 1999 by Michael Gentile of Falmouth.  

Gentile offered Gosule a ride after her car broke down near the Cape Cod Canal -- then raped and killed her.

Patrick wants an amendment that would give judges limited discretion to grant parole to three-time felons.
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