Muise still a risk: victim’s sister
Posted Nov 30, 2012 05:44:02 AM.
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There is a lot of concern in Cape Breton as one of three convicted killers involved in the slayings of three people at a McDonald’s restaurant 20 years ago has been granted full parole.
The National Parole Board has decided Darren Richard Muise, 39, who is now on day parole, should be released subject to certain conditions.
“He still has anger issues,” said Cathy Burroughs. “So, let’s hope this time when he loses his temper that it’s not as vicious as his first offence.”
Burroughs is the sister of Neil Burroughs who was killed in the attack. She said she still thinks Muise is a risk to the public.
“I do,” she said. “I don’t think he rehabilitated. I’ve been there for the last seven years to hear the same old sermon that he gives.”
Muise was 18 when he and two other young men robbed a McDonald’s in Sydney River in May 1992.
He pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Neil Burroughs, 29, a married father and maintenance worker at the restaurant. He was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 20 years.
“It’s our justice system. We expected it,” Burroughs’ sister told News 95.7 Thursday. “We knew he was going to get it (paroled). I’m disgusted but it is our system and he has done his time.”
Under the conditions of his parole Muise must avoid contact with surviving victims or their families, refrain from going to Sydney, avoid consuming illicit drugs or meeting with people with a criminal background.
