Full story at Victoria News Sept 27th 2021 James Shortreed
Tuesday, 28 September 2021
Sunday, 19 September 2021
Big Hearing - October 6th, 2021 - "Full Parole", "Day Parole" and "Unescorted Temporary Absences"
Big Hearing - October 6, 2021 - Full/Day Parole and Unescorted Temporary Absences
A hearing date has been set for this October 6th, 2021 for "full parole", "day parole" and "unescorted absences" for James Shortreed. Any type of parole must not be granted. He is a predator and a murderer. He will offend again. Iris McNeil's family will be attending the virtual hearing to read their impact statements. We are also submitting the signatures from the petition. Thank you for your support. #JamesShortreed #Shortreed #justice4irus #justice4irusupdate
To share or sign the petition please click on this link
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
Parole Hearing for James Shortreed - Scheduled for September, 2021 - "Day Parole and Unescorted Temporary Absences"
James Shortreed has applied for "Day Parole and Unescorted Temporary Absences" and the hearing is scheduled for September, 2021. Victim Impact statements can be submitted by 1 August 2021. We would appreciate your support in signing this petition to keep James Shortreed behind bars. #JamesShortreed #justice4irus
Wednesday, 7 April 2021
Update: Full Parole Board Hearing Postponed - September 2021
Update: The full parole board hearing for James Shortreed has been postponed until September 2021. #JamesShortreed @justice4iris Jamesshortreed.com
Sunday, 7 March 2021
Help! Please sign our petition to keep James Shortreed behind bars!
In May 2021 (specific date to be announced) James (Jim) Shortreed is scheduled to have a Full Parole Hearing for the horrific murder of Iris McNeil. www.jamesshortreed.com #justice4iris #JamesShortreed
James Shortreed is a murderer who lived in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. He brutally murdered Iris McNeil on July 23, 1997, shortly after their wedding by bludgeoning her to death in her sleep with a hammer and then dismantling her body and placing it in their apartment freezer. Shortreed was sentenced to a life sentence with parole eligibility after 13 years and is currently incarcerated at William Head Institution in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Iris was a remarkable woman, grandmother, and federal customs officer.
Shortreed has a criminal history including rape (sexual assault) and confinement. In a previous offence, he violated probation conditions that resulted in a violent sexual assault crime of another woman.
If full parole is granted, then this horrific murderer, James Shortreed, will be living in our community. The safety and security of Canadians and more specifically, women will be at risk.
New Update - Full Parole Hearing Scheduled for May 2021 - James Shortreed
In May 2021 (specific date to be announced) James (Jim) Shortreed is scheduled to have a Full Parole Hearing for the horrific murder of Iris McNeil. www.jamesshortreed.com #justice4iris #JamesShortreed
James Shortreed is a murderer who lived in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. He brutally murdered Iris McNeil on July 23, 1997, shortly after their wedding by bludgeoning her to death in her sleep with a hammer and then dismantling her body and placing it in their apartment freezer. Shortreed was sentenced to a life sentence with parole eligibility after 13 years and is currently incarcerated at William Head Institution in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Iris was a remarkable woman, grandmother, and federal customs officer.
Shortreed has a criminal history including rape (sexual assault) and confinement. In a previous offence, he violated probation conditions that resulted in a violent sexual assault crime of another woman.
If full parole is granted, then this horrific murderer, James Shortreed, will be living in our community. The safety and security of Canadians and more specifically, women will be at risk.
Please sign our petition to keep James Shortreed behind bars.
Friday, 5 April 2019
April 2019 Update: James Shortreed (Murderer) - GRANTED Escorted Temporary Absences
James Shortreed (AKA Jim) = Murderer
2018 Update: James Shortreed (Murderer) - Unescorted Temporary Absences DENIED
In 1997, James Shortreed bludgeoned Iris McNeil to death a month after they married. He was sentenced to life in prison in 1999.
Family of the victim, Iris McNeil said they are pleased by the board's decision, though disappointed they continue to have to endure parole hearings nevertheless, they have faith in the parole board to keep from interacting with the community via unescorted absence.
In the most recent hearing, the family noted the 59 year-old was applying for an unescorted absence during which, if approved, he could have been living in a halfway house in downtown Victoria.
The victim's family is urging all victims of crime and their families to submit victim impact statements and ask for a change to the law regarding the number of times an inmate can apply for different types of parole within a two-year period. #JamesShortreed #JimShortreed #Shortreed
James Shortreed (AKA Jim) = Murderer
Saturday, 15 September 2018
December 2018 - Application for Unescorted Temporary Absences
Victoria News
Iris McNeil, who was murdered in 1997. (Photo submitted)
Family fights to block killer’s parole request at William Head
James Shortreed seeking temporary unescorted passes
Rick Stiebel/News staff
For the family of Iris McNeil, the agony, anguish, torture and trauma will not diminish with the passing of another parole hearing.
The morning of Dec. 5 will mark the third time members of McNeil’s family will travel from the mainland to attend a parole hearing for James Shortreed, the man who brutally murdered Iris on July 23, 1997, said Crystal Brendzy.
“I had never been to a prison before,” she recalled regarding that first time she attended a hearing for Shortreed with her father, aunt and uncle at William Head Institution in 2012. “We got into a van at the main building and had to drive past all these little townhouses, it was nothing like what I imagined,” she explained. “I will never forget the prisoners looking at us as we drove through the grounds and got out of our vehicle. I remember going into a room where the hearing took place and he was in the room, sitting 12 feet away from us. It was extremely unsettling. That was the first time we all got to share our victim impact statements.”
Shortreed was seeking unescorted temporary absences (UTAs) to attend a 60-day program, a situation which would have resulted in him having unsupervised time, Brendzy said. The application was denied because the parole board decided Shortreed wasn’t ready. “We’re thankful it was denied, but the impact of being in the same room and hearing him speak was so devastating and indescribable,” Brendzy said.
The family attended another hearing in 2016, this time for Shortreed’s application for escorted temporary absences (ETAs). The application was granted, which meant any further requests for the same type of pass would be granted without a hearing, based purely on approval by the warden, Brendzy explained.
“Our position has not changed,” Brendzy said. “This hearing is just as important, if not more important than the one six years ago. My brother Ryan is coming from the Middle East to attend because it’s absolutely that important to him. He would do anything for my aunt. It’s getting harder and harder because we know Shortreed’s getting closer to a hearing for full release, and this UTA hearing is another step in that process. We’re not advised of what he’s asking for until we’re in the room for the hearing. Generally, I manage to stay on top of things, but there are times when it just overwhelms me.”
Lisa Saether, regional manager community relations and training for the Parole Board of Canada’s Pacific region, said although the board cannot comment on specific cases, she could provide some specifics on procedures and policy.
UTAs can be authorized for community service, medical reasons, family contact and personal development, Saether said. Parole board members must examine two criteria when assessing the risk in applications. Those include whether there is undue risk to society, and whether the UTA will facilitate the offender’s reintegration into the community. Some of the examples for granting UTAs include attending improvement programs such as substance abuse programs, technical training programs and counselling sessions. “The board can impose conditions we deem necessary and reasonable to protect society,” Saether said.
Shortreed and Brendzy’s aunt had been married for only a month when he bludgeoned her to death while she slept and stuffed her body in a freezer. Brendzy said no one in the family, including her aunt, knew about Shortreed’s violent criminal history, which included assault, rape and forcible confinement. “My aunt was not his first and only victim,” she stressed. “I don’t believe she would be his last if he’s granted UTAs.
“The emotional and physical toll starts with the letter notifying us of the hearing, revising our victim impact statements, communicating with the parole board, making arrangements for the trip. For myself, I have a responsibility to stand up or what’s right and protect my family and the women in Victoria.”
At least the family won’t have to drive past prisoners staring at them again this time because their request to have the hearing held in the main building at the front of William Head has been granted. “I understand that many other families have expressed their concern with that as well,” she added.
James Shortreed has applied for "Unescorted Temporary Absences" and a parole hearing is expected to take place at 8 a.m. on 5 December 2018 at William Head Penitentiary in Victoria, British Columbia. We will keep you updated as we continue to fight to keep him behind bars in order to prevent him from being a threat towards women, past victims and the community. #JamesShortreed #IrisMcNeil
#JamesShortreed #JimShortreed #Shortreed
Monday, 18 January 2016
James Shortreed (Murderer) - Hearing for Temporary Escorted Absences - March 2016
James Shortreed has applied for "Temporary Escorted Absences" and a parole hearing is expected to take place in March, 2016. We will keep you updated as we continue to fight to keep him behind bars in order to prevent him from being a threat towards women, past victims and the community.
Press Release:
Chrystal Brendzy - Neice of Iris McNeil, murdered in 1997._242841990_soundcloud.mp3
Family of woman brutally murdered in 1997 prepares to fight killer's parole https://t.co/YR9HCI1RhW pic.twitter.com/adR4jfRhVs
— CKNW (@CKNW) January 20, 2016
http://www.cknw.com/2016/01/19/family-of-woman-brutally-murdered-in-1997-prepares-to-fight-killers-parole/
#JamesShortreed #JimShortreed #Shortreed
Wednesday, 14 May 2014
James Shortreed Kept Behind Bars - Next Hearing for Full Parole - July 2016
Good News! James Shortreed (murderer of Iris McNeil) has waived his right for a Parole Hearing for full parole. We want to thank the media including 24 Hours newspaper, other victims, family and friends for their support. Our family and victims will continue to attend parole hearings and write victim impact statements to keep Mr. James Shortreed off the streets.
The next scheduled Parole Hearing for full parole is July, 2016.
We will keep you apprised of further developments in this case.
Below is an article about James Shortreed in the 24 Hours newspaper dated May 13, 2014. #JamesShortreed #JimShortreed #Shortreed
24 Hours Newspaper Article - James Shortreed
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Tuesday, 13 May 2014
Update on James Shortreed (Murderer)
This is a picture of the murderer James Shortreed. He murdered his wife Iris McNeil with a hammer. She was dismantled and stuffed in a fridge freezer.
A Parole Hearing is scheduled for the week of July 9, 2014 for James Shortreed. Family members and victims are going to be attending the hearing and writing victim impact statements. We hope that the parole board makes the right decision and keeps him behind bars.
Please see the below links and blog posts for further information and history of this horrific murderer. #JamesShortreed #JimShortreed #Shortreed
Saturday, 26 January 2013
Update on Jim (James) Shortreed (MURDERER)
By Jeremy Deutsch, Coquitlam NowNovember 2, 2012
On Wednesday October 31, 2013, the parole board denied James Shortreed unescorted temporary absences from William Head Institution in Victoria.
In 1997, James Shortreed bludgeoned Iris McNeil to death a month after they married. He was sentenced to life in prison in 1999.
In a statement to The NOW Wednesday, the Brendzy family, who reside in Coquitlam, said they are pleased by the board's decision, though disappointed they will have to endure parole hearings every couple of years, including another possible hearing for day or full parole in six months.
"It was difficult for our family to submit and read our victim impact statements, but we made it through and were strong," said Ryan Brendzy, McNeil's nephew.
In the most recent hearing, the family noted the 57 year-old was applying for an eight-week unescorted absence during which, if approved, he could have been living in a halfway house in downtown Victoria.
The Brendzy family is urging all victims of crime and their families to submit victim impact statements and ask for a change to the law regarding the number of times an inmate can apply for different types of parole within a two-year period.
jdeutsch@thenownews.com
James Shortreed is a murderer who lived in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. This blog is created by victims of Mr. James Shortreed. He murdered Iris McNeil (his new wife). Iris McNeil was brutally murdered on July 23, 1997 by her new husband James Shortreed. Mr. Shortreed murdered her by bludgeoning her to death in her sleep with a hammer and then dismantled her body and placed it in their apartment freezer. Mr. Shortreed has a criminal history including rape and confinement. Iris was a remarkable women and a federal customs officer. Mr. Shortreed was sentenced to a life sentence with parole eligibility after 13 years. This website is to inform you of up date information on Mr. James Shortreed. #JamesShortreed #JimShortreed #Shortreed
Saturday, 27 October 2012
James Shortreed (Dangerous Offender, Murderer)
JAMES SHORTREED is DANGEROUS! WARNING!
James Shortreed is a murderer who lived in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. This blog is created by victims of Mr. James Shortreed. He murdered Iris McNeil (his new wife). Iris McNeil was brutally murdered on July 23, 1997 by her new husband James Shortreed. Mr. Shortreed murdered her by bludgeoning her to death in her sleep with a hammer and then dismantled her body and placed it in their apartment freezer. Mr. Shortreed has a criminal history including rape and confinement. Iris was a remarkable women and a federal customs officer. Mr. Shortreed was sentenced to a life sentence with parole eligibility after 13 years. This website is to inform you of up date information on Mr. James Shortreed. He is applying for unescorted temporary absences on October 31, 2012. Please see October 26, 2012 news video link. http://www.globaltvbc.com/video/family+fights+james+shortreed+parole/video.html?v=2297453070#stories
#JamesShortreed #JimShortreed #Shortreed
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