Family of murdered Scots teen 'delighted' knife killer refused parole and kept behind bars

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The family of a murdered teenager said they are "delighted" their loved one’s knife killer has been kept behind bars. John Wilson – who stabbed 17-year-old Michelle Stewart to death in the East Ayrshire village of Drongan in 2008 – has been refused parole but can reapply in just eight months' time.Armed with a knife, Wilson had taken two buses from Prestwick and ambushed Michelle with a ten-inch blade, while she was out at the shop with her friends.

Wilson was sentenced to serve 12 years' minimum jail time after he pled guilty to her murder in March 2009. He was refused parole again at a parole board hearing last Wednesday.Speaking of Wilson’s parole refusal, Michelle’s sister Lisa Stewart said: “We are delighted that the parole board have again refused to release him.

He obviously remains a danger to the public and always will.“We have been advised that he can apply for a review in eight months, which is strange as it is normally a year from date of last refusal that they can apply for a review.

I have raised this with the Parole Board and await a reply.”Lisa said the family – who marked 14 years of Michelle’s passing in November last year – have requested meeting minutes from the hearing to learn about the reasons behind Wilson’s refusal.She added: “I am awaiting a summary minutes report which victims can now request following changes which were implemented further to Michelle’s Law campaign.