Colin Pitchfork to be Released by the Parole Board

[N7GTX]

Colin Pitchfork was the first person to be convicted of rape using DNA evidence in 1983 and again in 1986. The two 15 year old schoolgirls, Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth, were murdered by him in Narborough, Leicestershire.

He was sentenced to life in 1988 with a 30 year recommended term although the sentencing judge doubted he would ever be released. His sentence was reduced by 2 years in 2009 for "exceptional progress". He was 22 at the time of the first rape and murder and is now 61 years of age. The parole board's decision to release was challenged by the government but that appeal has failed. The parole board consider that he does not pose a risk and he can be managed in the community.

[Phil Dicky]

He may be rehabilitated, however he murdered two young girls. His punishment should be life, which means life.

[Sheets Tabuer]

How the hell does he not pose a risk, he's 61 and perfectly capable of overpowering a teenage girl, I assume they think he is safe because of the lack of teenage girls he's murdered whilst inside?

He should stay there for life or at least until he's too frail to put his hands down his pants.

[N7GTX]

At 61 he is still fit and able enough to overpower most women and I can't imagine his libido has disappeared.

[BabySharkDooDooDooDooDooDoo]

Phil Dicky said:

He may be rehabilitated, however he murdered two young girls. His punishment should be life, which means life.

Not like it was an accident resulting in the rape and murder.

[Gecko1978]

BabySharkDooDooDooDooDooDoo said:

Phil Dicky said:

He may be rehabilitated, however he murdered two young girls. His punishment should be life, which means life.

Not like it was an accident resulting in the rape and murder.

I wonder at 61 having spent most of his life in prison if he just thinks get out and 1 more rape and murder I mean not much will change for him not like he is starting a job getting a house etc he is just benefits an likely alcoholism for rest of his life.

[Beati Dogu]

N7GTX said:

The parole board consider that he does not pose a risk and he can be managed in the community.

I'd like to see him required to live with the parole board members families for 5 years before he can be considered for full release. We'll see how keen they are to risk other people's children then.

[Unbusy]

Beati Dogu said:

I'd like to see him required to live with the parole board members families for 5 years before he can be considered for full release. We'll see how keen they are to risk other people's children then.

Excellent idea. This should apply to all crime that are released early from these numpty parole boards and nutty fked up judges.

[Gary29]

I read he's been in an open prison for a couple of years already, it seems crazy to me.

[Countdown]

Phil Dicky said:

He may be rehabilitated, however he murdered two young girls. His punishment should be life, which means life.

If we want people to serve LIFE then that's what he should have been sentenced to.

However if the sentence is "Life - minimum 30 years" and that's what he's served then that makes him eligible for parole and to be released..

My point is there's no point for criticising the PB for doing their jobs and complying with sentencing and License guidelines.

[N7GTX]

Gary29 said:

I read he's been in an open prison for a couple of years already, it seems crazy to me.

Yes, it seems lifers have to spend quite a long time in open prisons to prove they are trustworthy i.e. will he come back after a placement in the community and to be given the chance to catch up with all the changes that have happened e.g. Ford Sierra to Tesla, cash to debit cards, mullets to shaved sides and lockdown to lockdown.

I like the 'spend 5 years with a parole board member's family' a lot.

[Gecko1978]

N7GTX said:

Yes, it seems lifers have to spend quite a long time in open prisons to prove they are trustworthy i.e. will he come back after a placement in the community and to be given the chance to catch up with all the changes that have happened e.g. Ford Sierra to Tesla, cash to debit cards, mullets to shaved sides and lockdown to lockdown.

I like the 'spend 5 years with a parole board member's family' a lot.

The internet might be a revelation to him that's for sure.

[voyds9]

Seems we have accepted that prison is not for rehabilitation but to punish and the keep the people safe

So what other crimes should we lock them up for and forget the key

And if there is no hope of rehabilitation wouldn't a secure hospital be more appropriate as it is more an illness if they can't be cured


Stands back and waits for explosion

[alfaspecial]

I wonder how he will integrate into modern society.
With his convictions I imagine he'll find it very hard to be 'accepted' anywhere.
ref 'Sarah's Law' https://www.met.police.uk/rqo/request/ri/request-i...


Still he does at least have a very apt name -"Colin Pitchfork"- one that will, no doubt, reflect the reception he is likely to get......

[Short Grain]

Gecko1978 said:

The internet might be a revelation to him that's for sure.

Some sites may just reawaken a few urges which I don't think the PB would have planned for!

[Phil Dicky]

Countdown said:

Phil Dicky said:

He may be rehabilitated, however he murdered two young girls. His punishment should be life, which means life.

If we want people to serve LIFE then that's what he should have been sentenced to.

However if the sentence is "Life - minimum 30 years" and that's what he's served then that makes him eligible for parole and to be released..

My point is there's no point for criticising the PB for doing their jobs and complying with sentencing and License guidelines.

What has to be considered is this guy murdered 2 girls 3 years apart. He wasn't likely to stop till caught, he could have been another Sutcliffe.
Does anyone genuinely believe someone with those abilities can be rehabilitated? You are born with those desires, I just pray I am wrong.

[jmflare]

To the oubliette.

[jmflare]

To the oubliette.

Countdown said:

If we want people to serve LIFE then that's what he should have been sentenced to.

However if the sentence is "Life - minimum 30 years" and that's what he's served then that makes him eligible for parole and to be released..

My point is there's no point for criticising the PB for doing their jobs and complying with sentencing and License guidelines.

You either do a nasty job dealing with stuff like this so you're desensitised or you're a complete .

[Gecko1978]

jmflare said:

To the oubliette.

Countdown said:

If we want people to serve LIFE then that's what he should have been sentenced to.

However if the sentence is "Life - minimum 30 years" and that's what he's served then that makes him eligible for parole and to be released..

My point is there's no point for criticising the PB for doing their jobs and complying with sentencing and License guidelines.

You either do a nasty job dealing with stuff like this so you're desensitised or you're a complete .

I disagree pitchfork has done his time and the PB have set him free that's end of it. I recall the documentary about him, he got away with it for a long time because they did a mass DNA screen and at first he got a friend to pose as him. Said friend later joked about it at the pub and someone tipped the police off. Had that not happend he would likely have killed again.

Fact is Pitchfork is a sexual predator and I assume will be on licence for life. We have to hope he has some level of rehabilitation and remorse but as I noted earlier at 61 he is not rebuilding a life he has f all to loose

[andymc]

alfaspecial said:

I wonder how he will integrate into modern society.
With his convictions I imagine he'll find it very hard to be 'accepted' anywhere.
ref 'Sarah's Law' https://www.met.police.uk/rqo/request/ri/request-i...


Still he does at least have a very apt name -"Colin Pitchfork"- one that will, no doubt, reflect the reception he is likely to get......

I will bet he has changed his surname