A Surrey man serving two life sentences for second-degree murder convictions as well as attempted murder has received permission from the Parole Board of Canada for the second time to travel outside of the country.
John Joseph Arneil, 48, began serving his sentences in December 1993 at age 18 for the shooting murders of Chris Lussier, 16, Paul McDaniels, 15, and the attempted murder of Richie Moisan, 17, who was shot in the face but survived. Arneil had been on probation when he committed the crimes.
The shootings, with a handgun, happened under the Pattullo Bridge, on the Surrey side, after Arneil91裸聊视频檚 then-girlfriend Jade Allen, 18, accused Lussier of raping her 91裸聊视频� a charge the sentencing judge found 91裸聊视频渉ad not been substantiated.91裸聊视频�
The court heard that the doctor who examined her on the night she was allegedly raped found no evidence of sexual assault.
Arneil was granted day parole in January 2019 and full parole in May 2021. In 2022, he was approved for 91裸聊视频渙ut of country travel to Mexico91裸聊视频� and the parole board document indicates his case management team advised his trip was 91裸聊视频渟uccessful91裸聊视频� and completed 91裸聊视频渨ithin the authorized time period.91裸聊视频�
This past Aug. 18, the board authorized Arneil to go to Mexico for 21 days, informing him the Correctional Service of Canada 91裸聊视频渋s supportive once again of you travelling out of country to spend time with your wife at her vacation home in Mexico. The final travel details have yet to be finalized in order to allow you to book affordable flights, obtain a limited validity passport and make arrangements for the care of your property while you are away.
91裸聊视频淵ou and your wife have recently purchased a property in the Interior of the province and have received approval to transfer supervision areas. Your newly assigned parole officer is also in support of the proposed travel request,91裸聊视频� the parole board document noted.
91裸聊视频淎s noted, your CMT are in support of the current travel request. They note you have demonstrated a strong level of commitment to the expectations of your supervision and in terms of your desire to become a productive member of society. Your CMT are of the opinion that the personal, emotional and relationship benefits associated to this travel request will assist in your long term reintegration efforts.91裸聊视频�
According to Arneil91裸聊视频檚 most recent psychological risk assessment, completed in September 2018, he was considered a moderate risk for both general and violent re-offending91裸聊视频� and would be considered to be a high risk if he 91裸聊视频渞eturned to substance use.91裸聊视频�
The parole board document states the board 91裸聊视频渞eviewed and considered91裸聊视频� numerous victim statements on file, with the most recent having been submitted in 2021.
91裸聊视频淥ne statement from the deceased victim91裸聊视频檚 sibling speaks to the enduring harm and grief the family has suffered. She is not supportive of a release in your case,91裸聊视频� the document reads. 91裸聊视频淎 second letter is from the deceased victim91裸聊视频檚 father who states that his son has been missed for all the years since the murder and that he does not support a full parole grant. A third letter is from another sibling who expresses the utter devastation the family experienced with the loss of their loved one.
91裸聊视频淭he board notes that despite the passage of time the ramifications and harm associated to your offence have not lessened,91裸聊视频� the board told Arneil. 91裸聊视频淭he profound grief and loss resonates through these letters and demonstrates the significance of the harm you caused.91裸聊视频�
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