Mitchell Quy, who murdered his wife Lynsey in 1998, will appear at a parole hearing next week in his latest bid for freedom.
A member of Lynsey’s family has informed OTS News that a hearing is scheduled for this coming Thursday, 17 June, saying that the public should be made aware of Quy’s potential release.
Mitchell Quy was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum of 17 years, in 2001. Despite his guilt, Quy went on an 18 month media tour, protesting his innoncence in newspapers, talk shows and documentaries, claiming that Lynsey was alive.
Quy also went as far as reporting several fake sightings, suggesting he had seen Lynsey being driven around town in an expensive car, and on another occassion that he had seen her chatting with a male in Southport.
In reality, Quy had strangled Lynsey while her children slept, shortly before Christmas.
Elliot Quy, Mitchell’s brother, was also convicted for assisting in dismembering and disposing of Lynsey’s body, which was scattered over Southport. He received seven years upon conviction, of which he served four, and has since been released.
Commentators who have followed the case for nearly two decades have contrasting opinions on Quy’s chances of parole. A book published by former Altcourse Prison psychiatric nurse Chris Kinealy reveals how Quy told a “sick joke” about the location of Lynsey’s remains while behind bars – an incident which could significantly hinder Quy’s ability to show remorse.
It is also possible that Quy could be moved to an open prison, paving the way for his eventual release.
Lynsey’s brother Peter Wilson also tragically committed suicide shortly after Quy’s murder trial. He was 24 years old. Peter and Lynsey’s father, also named Peter Wilson, said in 2001: “There is no doubt in my mind that Peter would still be alive today if Lynsey had not been murdered.
“I blame Mitchell Quy and the Quy family for Peter’s death. Mitchell Quy has already tried to kill himself in prison.
“All I can hope now is that he tries again and succeeds.”
Former casino croupier Quy’s previous attempts at parole prompted thousands of signatures attached to petitions demanding he remain in prison.
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