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‘Enough is enough’: Okanagan Indigenous community push back on murderer’s parole

Grace Robotti received day parole seven years into her life sentence

“The Parole Board of Canada said they weren’t aware of any victims.”

That was one of the damning statements shared by Laurie Wilson on the steps of the Penticton Courthouse at a walk for justice for Roxanne Louie, whose murderer recently received day parole after seven years into a life sentence.

Laurie and Dan Wilson spoke on behalf of Louie’s family and gave voice to the frustrations that the family and community feel over the handling of Louie’s murder at the hands of Grace Robotti.

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Brennan Phillips

About the Author: Brennan Phillips

Brennan was raised in the Okanagan and is thankful every day that he gets to live and work in one of the most beautiful places in Canada.
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