WORKSOP, UNITED KINGDOM – A convicted murderer who was released on parole, after serving a 21-year sentence, has been arrested and charged again for another crime. David Bierton, 48, was granted release on parole in May 2020 and was permitted to move into a bungalow half a mile away from where he had committed the double murder in 1996. Disturbingly, he was even placed next door to a vulnerable 73-year-old grandmother.
Bierton had committed the brutal and savage murder of two vulnerable sisters in 1996 and was convicted for life. However, in 2017, he was released on carefully monitored conditions. Regrettably, he was recalled to prison in less than a year for repeatedly violating his parole by consuming alcohol and drugs. After being approved for release again in 2020, Bierton was allowed to move into a bungalow in Worksop, which raised concerns in the community due to the proximity to his previous crime scene.
The decision to release Bierton and place him in close vicinity to potential vulnerable victims has led to outrage and fear in the local community. The Parole Board’s decision to permit his release and placement in a seemingly unsupervised environment has left many questioning the effectiveness of the parole system and the safety of the public. The recent arrest of Bierton for another crime has further fueled the debate on the effectiveness of the justice system in ensuring public safety.
Bierton’s arrest and the circumstances surrounding his release have reignited concerns about the effectiveness of the Parole Board and the factors that are considered when granting parole to convicted criminals. The decision to release Bierton, despite his history of breach and the nature of his previous crime, raises questions about the risk assessment and decision-making process of the parole system.
The case of David Bierton serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers of releasing convicted criminals back into the community, especially when there are indications of risk and previous breach of parole conditions. The public and the victims’ families demand answers and action to prevent similar cases in the future.
David Bierton’s sentencing will take place at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday. The community awaits the outcome and hopes for a resolution that prioritizes public safety.