Parole Board Of Canada

• No prison absences for man who murdered 5-year-old Jessica Koopmans in Lethbridge

  At his parole hearing, Anthony Gallup said he was worried about being exposed as a pedophile and smothered Jessica Koopmans in a state of panic 25 years ago in Lethbridge.

  Crime

  Aug 27
  
• Family of woman fatally stabbed in Toronto ‘pray’ released killer follows treatment plan

  The family of a woman who was fatally stabbed by a stranger in downtown Toronto more than a decade ago say they hope her killer will follow her treatment plan.

  Crime

  Jun 17
  
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• ISIS recruiter being released from prison still holds ‘extremist views’

  The Parole Board of Canada said conditions were needed to protect the public from Ashton Larmond.

  Canada

  Apr 21
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• Friends of murdered teen decry killer’s temporary absences, call for reform

  The friends of a 14-year-old boy who was sexually assaulted and murdered 40 years ago are calling for reforms after his killer was granted three unescorted temporary absences.

  Canada

  Mar 24
• ‘Rot in jail’: Ford criticizes child killer being granted unescorted absences

  Durham Regional Police issued a warning about the Darren Scott Ray's first release into the community, advising he had a history of serious criminal convictions, including murder.

  Crime

  Mar 17
• Leave bid denied for Edmonton murderer Mark Twitchell, convicted in notorious ‘Dexter’ case

  Edmonton killer Mark Twitchell is now incarcerated at the medium-security prison in Bowden, serving a life sentence for the first-degree murder of Johnny Altinger in 2008.

  Crime

  Mar 13
• One of Canada’s first convicted terrorists shows ‘no signs of de-radicalization’

  The Parole Board of Canada ruled Said Namouh was not ready for parole.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2025
• Convicted B.C. killer Shawn Merrick misses parole hearing, board to decide without him

  A man convicted of killing a Metro Vancouver woman almost 20 years ago was scheduled to appear at a parole hearing on Wednesday, but did not show up.

  Crime

  Aug 6, 2025
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• Family of Lyle, Marie McCann demand location of bodies as killer Travis Vader up for day parole

  'I think it's very important that he acknowledged his guilt. I think that's a critical component to becoming a full, active participant in our normal society,' said Brett McCann.

  Crime

  Dec 11, 2024
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• Ontario man accused of killing girlfriend had history of partner violence, docs show

  Aaron Shea, who was charged with the first-degree murder of his girlfriend, was out on statutory release on when the shooting took place, according to the Parole Board of Canada.

  Crime

  Dec 10, 2024