Convicted Killers Released: A Risk to Society?
Synopsis
Nearly 100 prisoners serving life sentences have been released in the last 15 years, with some committing violent crimes after their release.
Synopsis
Janet Scott met Simon Mellors in April 2017, unaware that he was a convicted killer who had served 12 years for murdering his ex-partner. In 2018, Mellors murdered Scott after a brief relationship. "Convicted Killers Released: A Risk to Society?" investigates the release of nearly 100 prisoners serving life sentences in the past 15 years who have reoffended. Through the stories of families affected by these crimes, the film questions the effectiveness of the parole board and the probation service in ensuring public safety.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See how the parole board's decisions impact families.
- Meet the families affected by released prisoners.
- Find out about the failures in the justice system.
Did You Know
- In the last 15 years, nearly 100 prisoners serving life sentences have been released.
- Less than 1% of the 25,000 cases reviewed by the parole board each year result in reoffending.
- Janet Scott was murdered a year ago by a man she met shortly after his release.
- Simon Mellis misled Janet Scott about his past, claiming to have traveled the world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many prisoners serving life sentences have been released in the last 15 years?
Nearly 100 prisoners serving life sentences have been released from prison in the last 15 years.
What percentage of cases reviewed by the parole board result in violent reoffending?
Less than 1% of the 25,000 cases reviewed by the parole board each year result in violent reoffending.
Who was murdered by Simon Mellis?
Janet Scott was murdered by Simon Mellis, a man she started a relationship with.
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