Patrick Mackay, known as the ‘Devil's Disciple’ and one of Britain’s most Notorious Serial Killers, may soon be released from prison after 40 years behind bars.
Mackay was convicted of three gruesome murders in the mid-1970s and sentenced to life imprisonment in 1975. He has served his sentence in various high-security prisons across the UK, including Broadmoor, where he is currently held.
According to a report from the Parole Board,
Mackay has been recommended for release, on the grounds that he is no longer a
risk to the public. However, the final decision rests with the government, which
has yet to make an announcement.
If he is released, Mackay will be subject to
strict monitoring and supervision and will be banned from traveling to certain
parts of the country. He will also be subject to an indefinite restraining
order, preventing him from contacting any of his victims’ families.
Mackay’s release has been met with outrage from
the families of his victims, who believe he should remain in prison for the
rest of his life.
Mackay was convicted of the murders of three
elderly people in Kent and Surrey between 1975 and 1976. He was also charged
with the attempted murder of another elderly person, but the charges were
dropped due to a lack of evidence.
Mackay had a history of mental health issues and
was declared legally insane at the time of his arrest. He was diagnosed with
paranoid schizophrenia and was initially sent to the hospital wing of a prison
in Birmingham, before being transferred to Broadmoor.
Mackay has been recommended for release by the
Parole Board in light of his good behaviour and the fact that he is no longer
considered a risk to the public. However, the final decision rests with the
government, who have yet to make an announcement.
The families of Mackay’s victims have expressed
their outrage at the possibility of his release, believing he should remain in
prison for the rest of his life.
Mackay was convicted of murdering three elderly
people in Kent and Surrey between 1975 and 1976. His victims were John
Suffield, a 74-year-old farmer from Surrey; Margaret Speller, a 75-year-old
woman from Kent; and Mary-Ellen Clifford, a 77-year-old woman from Surrey. He
was also charged with the attempted murder of another elderly person, but the
charges were dropped due to a lack of evidence.
Mackay has been in prison for 40 years and has
been held in several high-security prisons across the UK. He has been
recommended for release by the Parole Board, following reports that he is no
longer considered a danger to the public. If he is released, Mackay will be
subject to strict monitoring and supervision and will be banned from traveling
to certain parts of the country. He will also be subject to an indefinite
restraining order, preventing him from contacting any of his victims’ families.
If Mackay is released, he will have to comply
with a range of conditions set by the Parole Board. These include residing at a
specific address, following a curfew, and avoiding contact with the families of
his victims. He will also be required to adhere to a risk management plan which
will involve regular meetings with his probation officer and mental health
professionals.
Mackay will be subject to an indefinite
restraining order, which means he will not be allowed to contact any of his
victims’ families. He will also be subject to a travel ban, preventing him from
going to certain parts of the country. Furthermore, he will be subject to
random drug and alcohol testing as part of his risk management plan.
Mackay will also be subject to electronic
monitoring and surveillance, including GPS tracking. He will be required to
attend regular meetings with his probation officer and mental health
professionals and will have to adhere to any treatment plans recommended by
them. He will be prohibited from owning any weapons or drugs and will be
subject to random searches of his property. He will also be barred from
entering any areas where his victims’ families live or work. Furthermore, he
will not be allowed to contact any of his victims’ families directly or
indirectly.
Mackay will also be subject to regular reviews by
the Parole Board and could be recalled to prison at any time if he fails to
abide by his conditions. He will also be required to attend a range of
rehabilitation programs, such as anger management and substance abuse
counseling. If Mackay does not comply with his conditions, he could face a
further sentence.
If released, Mackay will have to report to his
probation officer on a regular basis and will be subject to random drug and
alcohol tests. He will also be required to attend any rehabilitation programs
recommended by his probation officer, such as anger management and substance
abuse counseling.
Mackay will be subject to a range of restrictions while on parole, such as a curfew and a travel ban. He will also be prohibited from owning any weapons or drugs and will be subject to random searches of his property. Furthermore, he will not be allowed to enter any areas where his victims’ families live or work.
The Parole Board has confirmed that Patrick
Mackay has been recommended for release, but the final decision rests with the
government. The Ministry of Justice has yet to make an announcement, and it is
unclear when a decision will be made. In the meantime, Mackay remains in prison
and will continue to be subject to the same restrictions.
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