David Ennis Parole

• Family of victims of B.C. murderer say they now can’t speak at parole hearings

  The family of the victims of one of the most brutal murders in B.C. history says they are being victimized by the justice system again.

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  Mar 27
  
• B.C. family launches petition again to keep murderer behind bars

  David Ennis abducted the Johnsons’ 13- and 11-year-old daughters, Janet and Karen, and spent several days torturing and sexually assaulting them before killing them.

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  Oct 15, 2025
  
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• B.C. mass murderer David Ennis denied parole for fourth time

  In August of 1982, David Shearing, who now goes by David Ennis, shot and abducted members of the Johnson family as they camped just outside Wells Gray Provincial Park.

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  Sep 15, 2021
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• Family of B.C. mass murder victims compile statements, petition to keep killer behind bars

  In August of 1982, David Ennis shot grandparents George and Edith Bentley and parents Bob and Jackie Johnson as they camped just outside Wells Gray Provincial Park.

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  Apr 28, 2021
• Man responsible for one of B.C.’s most horrifying mass murders can apply for parole again in July

  In August of 1982, David Shearing, who now goes by David Ennis, shot George and Edity Bentley and Bob and Jackie Johnson as they camped just outside Wells Gray Provincial Park.

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  Feb 15, 2021