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

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

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

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