Kelly Ellard denied parole, board calls rationale for release ‘very entitled’
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — A young woman serving a life sentence for second-degree murder has for the first time taken responsibility for the death of a 14-year-old Vancouver Island girl almost two decades ago, but Kelly Ellard’s confession wasn’t enough to earn her day parole.
In her first parole hearing since the Supreme Court of Canada reinstated her conviction, Ellard told a two-member panel she had “omitted” details about Reena Virk’s death from her testimony during trial.
She admitted on Tuesday that if she hadn’t participated, Virk would probably be alive today.
When asked by a board member who was responsible for Virk’s death, Ellard replied “I believe I am.”