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Dept strikes down killer’s parole plea

Dept strikes down killer’s parole plea

Polkrit ‘remorseless’, a risk to victim’s kin

Patcharee Punthong submits a petition to the Justice Ministry on Wednesday calling for justice after learning that the man sentenced to 33 years and 11 months in prison for her daughter’s death is eligible to be released on parole this year after spending just four and a half years behind bars. (Justice Ministry photo)

The Department of Corrections on Thursday confirmed that it has not granted parole to Polkrit Wiset, a former army sergeant who is serving a 33-year sentence for the murder of Ploypailin Palipol, saying the killer has not shown any remorse for his actions.

Narong Juisuey, department deputy director-general, said while all inmates have the right to apply…

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