Joanna Simpson was killed by her British Airways captain husband Robert Brown at their family home in October 2010.
The best friend of a woman who was killed by her husband 13 years ago has said her friends and family must “plan for the worst” as his automatic release from prison draws nearer.
Brown was cleared of murder, having admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility, and is likely to be released in November after serving 13 years of a 26-year sentence.Mr Chalk agreed to meet Ms Simpson’s family earlier this year to discuss the killer’s release. “We are all just emotionally exhausted and we continue to fight because we have to fight to protect us, but also to protect the general public but it is exhausting, absolutely exhausting.”
“There absolutely is risk to the public, but it doesn’t refer to the Parole Board, he is automatically let out. Ms Simpon’s mother Diana Parkes told the broadcaster in a pre-recorded interview that it is “essential for all of us” that Brown remains in prison.
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