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My Daughters killer received a life sentence with a minimum term to be served of 18 years. However the police and prosecution services informed me on the day that in fact when he has completed 18 years he is allowed to seek parole, with no guarantee of course that he will be granted it. In fact...

Just to say, I am in no way offended by peoples views on this thorny subject, I only posted my experiences after much thought. The opportunity had been there a few times before but the discussions then were a bit too angry and vitriolic. Id also like to thank those who sent a PM to me, I...

I also meant to add that although revenge may have bought me some instant rewards maybe, it would also leave another family mourning. I think it's a very personal thing and no right or wrong way of coping with such trauma.

Since my daughter Claire's untimely death over Christmas 2006 at the hands of her partner (Claire is my only child) I have resisted sharing a view on these threads, due to a degree id say as self protection, because I know how heated the capital punishment debate can be. Her murder had wide...