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




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

Victoria News Article - Sept 27 2021 - Family Continues fight to block killer's release from William Head

Full story at  Victoria News Sept 27th 2021 James Shortreed