Michelle Stewart’s family is in shock after John Wilson was granted parole, leaving them to ponder their next steps in the aftermath.
Drongan: Last week, John Wilson got parole after serving over 16 years for the murder of a teenager. It’s a tough pill for Michelle Stewart’s family to swallow.
Lisa, Michelle’s sister, shared that the family feels completely numb. They’re left wondering what their campaign group should do next.
They’re questioning the Parole Board’s decision to let Wilson go, especially since he’s not allowed in Ayrshire anymore.
A letter from the Parole Board to the Stewart family explained that they no longer see Wilson as a threat to the public. That’s a hard thing to hear.
The letter stated that for Wilson to be released, the board had to be convinced that keeping him locked up wasn’t necessary for public safety.
They concluded he could be released under supervision for life, but he could be sent back to prison if he breaks any rules or re-offends.
The Parole Board for Scotland doesn’t usually comment on specific cases. They did mention that victims registered in the Victim Notification Scheme would be informed about the decision and any conditions related to their case.
