BBC News: Helen McCourt - Killer Ian Simms set for parole
"A murderer who has refused to reveal the location of his victim's body is set to be paroled.
Helen McCourt disappeared in February 1988 at the age of 22, on her way home from work in Liverpool.
Simms was jailed for life in 1989 and told he would serve at least 16 years.
Ms McCourt's mother, who earlier this month urged Simms to reveal where her daughter's remains are, said she was "in shock" and "horrified" by the decision.
Simms, 63, had his case considered at a seventh parole hearing on 8 November and the Parole Board said the prisoner had "met the test for release"."
Quite surprised by this, as I would assume that a refusal to cooperate in locating the body would demonstrate a failure to be fully rehabilitated.
"A murderer who has refused to reveal the location of his victim's body is set to be paroled.
Helen McCourt disappeared in February 1988 at the age of 22, on her way home from work in Liverpool.
Simms was jailed for life in 1989 and told he would serve at least 16 years.
Ms McCourt's mother, who earlier this month urged Simms to reveal where her daughter's remains are, said she was "in shock" and "horrified" by the decision.
Simms, 63, had his case considered at a seventh parole hearing on 8 November and the Parole Board said the prisoner had "met the test for release"."
Quite surprised by this, as I would assume that a refusal to cooperate in locating the body would demonstrate a failure to be fully rehabilitated.
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