A convicted murderer who killed his wife and refused to disclose her whereabouts is scheduled for release from prison following a decision by the Parole Board. Glyn Razzell, who was imprisoned in 2003 for the murder of his estranged wife Linda, is now in his late 60s and maintains his innocence. Despite numerous parole applications and his ongoing refusal to reveal what happened to his wife, he has been granted release by the board based on the assessment of his risk to the public.
During a previous parole hearing in 2023, which was unsuccessful, Razzell acknowledged that the victim was likely deceased, contradicting his earlier claims. The recent decision, focused on public safety and the manageability of risk in the community, has sparked outrage from Linda’s family members, including Greg Worrall, who was engaged to her when she disappeared.
The ruling has raised concerns about Helen’s Law, legislation enacted in 2020 in memory of Helen McCourt, a victim whose killer similarly refused to disclose the location of her remains. The Ministry of Justice is exploring options to challenge the board’s decision through a reconsideration process, emphasizing the need to address cases where killers withhold vital information.
Linda Razzell went missing in 2002 amid divorce proceedings with her husband. Despite initial public appeals, Razzell was later arrested, convicted, and sentenced to life imprisonment based on forensic evidence linking him to the crime. The Ministry of Justice is actively reassessing the situation to ensure justice is served in this contentious case.
