Family of murdered Scots teen 'delighted' knife killer refused parole and kept behind bars
The family of a murdered teenager said they are "delighted" their loved one’s knife killer has been kept behind bars. John Wilson – who stabbed 17-year-old Michelle Stewart to death in the East Ayrshire village of Drongan in 2008 – has been refused parole but can reapply in just eight months' time.
Wilson was sentenced to serve 12 years' minimum jail time after he pled guilty to her murder in March 2009. He was refused parole again at a parole board hearing last Wednesday. “We have been advised that he can apply for a review in eight months, which is strange as it is normally a year from date of last refusal that they can apply for a review. I have raised this with the Parole Board and await a reply.”
She added: “I am awaiting a summary minutes report which victims can now request following changes which were implemented further to Michelle’s Law campaign. However, we previously waited seven weeks for the last one which is unacceptable – particularly if the victims are waiting to find out licence conditions if the offender is released.”
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