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Parole Granted to Murderer Amid Body Recovery Controversy

4/17/2026

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Glyn Razzell, who murdered his estranged wife Linda in 2003, has been granted parole despite not revealing her body.
The Parole Board says he no longer poses a public risk, though it notes ongoing distress from his refusal.
Linda's family criticized the decision, saying it undermines Helen's Law, while the Ministry of Justice is exploring options to challenge the ruling and Razzell will be supervised after release.

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Glyn Razzell, who murdered his estranged wife Linda in 2003, has been granted parole despite not revealing her body.
The Parole Board says he no longer poses a public risk, though it notes ongoing distress from his refusal.
Linda's family criticized the decision, saying it undermines Helen's Law, while the Ministry of Justice is exploring options to challenge the ruling and Razzell will be supervised after release.