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Peter Voisey Denied Parole Due to Ongoing Risk

3/9/2026

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Voisey Denied Parole

On December 27, 2005, Peter Voisey abducted a six-year-old girl from her bath in Wallsend.
Voisey assaulted the girl and left her in a back alley.
He had a history of sexual offenses.
Voisey was sentenced to a minimum of 10 years in prison.
A parole board recently denied his release due to public safety concerns and his lack of acknowledgment of his crimes, underscoring ongoing risk from repeat offenders.

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Kelley Granted Parole

Patrick Kelley was granted parole by the Massachusetts Parole Board after 31 years.
He was convicted in 1994 of raping a 76-year-old woman and her visiting nurse.
The board cited completion of a Sex Offender Treatment Program and 30 years of sobriety as factors.
The Suffolk District Attorney's Office opposed release due to severity and public safety risk.

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Historical Context

The U.S. enacted the Sex Offender Registration Act in 1994, following public outcry over high-profile sexual crimes, including the abduction of Jacob Wetterling in 1989. This law aimed to enhance public safety by tracking offenders, yet studies show mixed results regarding its effectiveness, with recidivism rates for sex offenders being significantly lower than public perception suggests. The ongoing parole decisions for offenders like Peter Voisey raise concerns about rehabilitation and community safety.

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Voisey Denied Parole

On December 27, 2005, Peter Voisey abducted a six-year-old girl from her bath in Wallsend.
Voisey assaulted the girl and left her in a back alley.
He had a history of sexual offenses.
Voisey was sentenced to a minimum of 10 years in prison.
A parole board recently denied his release due to public safety concerns and his lack of acknowledgment of his crimes, underscoring ongoing risk from repeat offenders.

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