Canada Parole Board Denies Release to ‘Monster of Miramichi’

The Parole Board of Canada has once again refused full parole to convicted serial killer Allan Legere, stating that he continues to pose a serious threat to public safety. The decision was made on December 12 after reviewing updated psychological and behavioural assessments.

Legere, now 77, is infamously known as the “Monster of the Miramichi” for a series of brutal crimes committed in New Brunswick during the late 1980s. He was convicted of murdering five people and sexually assaulting several others, crimes that shocked communities across the province.

According to the parole board’s ruling, recent risk evaluations indicate that Legere still presents a high likelihood of committing violent offences and a moderate risk of sexual reoffending. The board highlighted that these findings were based on expert psychological reports and his ongoing conduct in custody.

The decision also took into account Legere’s troubling prison behaviour. Officials noted that he has shown poor institutional adjustment over time and has failed to demonstrate meaningful rehabilitation. The board emphasized the extreme seriousness of his past actions, describing them as violent attacks that ended the lives of five innocent victims.

Another major concern raised was Legere’s history of reoffending while under supervision. Several of his crimes were committed either during mandatory release or after escaping from prison custody, casting doubt on his ability to follow parole conditions if released.

Additionally, the board confirmed that Legere has not completed a high-intensity sex offender treatment program, meaning he is still considered an untreated sexual offender. This factor further contributed to the decision to deny parole.

The ruling reinforces the board’s position that releasing Legere would create an unacceptable risk to society, and public safety remains the top priority.