Calgary child killer gets parole

At the time he was 52 and serving the life sentence for the killing, as well as two rapes, two attempted rapes, acts of gross indecency, break-and-enter and other offences.

"The murder conviction is a result of you picking up a five-year-old girl with the intention of sexually assaulting her in your home, however, when you realized she recognized you, you drowned her," parole documents from the August hearing state.

"TattoodGirl" said
Life is life...their is no victims rights in this country..bullshit justice system

GENERAL RIGHTS

Crime victims must be treated with respect and dignity by investigators, defense attorneys, prosecutors, judges and parole personnel

The rights of criminals are not superior to victim’s rights

Victim freedom from intimidation, harassment and abuse throughout the justice process

Criminals must be extradited and brought before California courts even if arrested outside the state

Criminals are sufficiently punished and the punishment will not be undercut or diminished by granting rights & privileges not provided by the U.S. Constitution or California laws

Protection from the defendant, defense attorneys and others acting on the defendant’s behalf

Prevent disclosure of victim’s confidential information

BAIL

Must consider the safety of the victim when setting bail & release conditions

PROSECUTION

Reasonable access to prosecutors and input in the extradition, charges filed, notification and information of pretrial disposition of the case

Input on decisions of pre-trial release, plea, sentencing and post-conviction release

A speedy trial and speedy decisions involving post-judgment proceedings
Input on probation recommendation

RESTITUTION

Victim right to seek and secure restitution from the criminal

PAROLE

Victim informed of all parole procedures – dates, times, changes - and release of the prisoner

Victim can provide information to the parole authority

Parole authority must consider the safety of the victim and his/her family

Reforms the parole system by changing the criminal’s right to multiple, frequent parole hearings

Relieves the trauma of uncertainty, misinformation and disregard of the victim and survivors. Relives the turmoil and disruption in victim’s lives from capricious decisions and changes in parole dates and locations.

"martin14" said
looks good Bart.. wonder if it will have any teeth to enforce it though.