Victoria Henneberry, the woman convicted in the 2014 murder of Loretta Saunders, has been granted unescorted temporary absence from prison, according to corrections officials.
Details of the Case
Henneberry was found guilty in the killing of Loretta Saunders, a 26-year-old Inuk woman whose body was discovered in a Halifax apartment. The crime drew widespread attention to issues of violence against Indigenous women.
Corrections Canada confirmed that Henneberry is now permitted to leave prison without escort for limited periods, though specific conditions of the leave were not disclosed.
Public Reaction
The decision has sparked outrage among advocacy groups and Saunders' family, who argue that granting such privileges to a convicted murderer undermines justice. A spokesperson for the family called for a review of the parole board's decision.
Corrections officials maintain that unescorted leaves are part of a structured reintegration plan, assessed on a case-by-case basis for low-risk offenders.
