Parole Board Of Canada

• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Serial killer Paul Bernardo denied parole for 3rd time

  Victim impact statements delivered so far include those from Kristen French's mother Donna French, who spoke of the "senseless and brutal" loss her family endured.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2024
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• Child rapist who ‘fixated’ on vulnerable woman released back in Metro Vancouver

  Brian Abrosimo was sentenced to 14 years in prison for a pair of horrific sex crimes in 2004 involving an 11-year-old girl and a sex-trade worker.

  Crime

  Nov 20, 2024
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• Parole denied for dangerous offender who left Alberta woman in vegetative state

  The Parole Board of Canada says a man who assaulted a young pregnant woman and left her for dead remains too dangerous to be released into the community. 

  Crime

  Sep 20, 2024