'Our disbelief at release of killer who is now on the run' - victim's family
Summary
A man convicted of murder was temporarily released from prison to attend his father’s funeral but escaped and has been missing for over a week. The victim’s family said they were not told about his release until after he had disappeared and have criticized the justice system for failing to keep him in custody.Key Facts
- Gary Anderson and his brother Sean were sentenced to life in prison in 2023 for the 2018 murder of Karol Kelly in Londonderry.
- Anderson was released from Maghaberry prison for two hours last Monday to attend his father’s funeral.
- His release came after a court overturned a decision by the Northern Ireland Prison Service not to allow his temporary release.
- Anderson went missing after being released and has now been on the run for eight days.
- The victim’s sister, Francesca Kelly, said her family only learned about the release hours later by phone and were shocked.
- Justice Minister Naomi Long apologized to the Kelly family and promised to meet with them.
- An independent review has been ordered to investigate the circumstances of Anderson’s release.
- The case has caused political debate in Northern Ireland over prison release policies and public safety.
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