Family fears as murderer Billy Dunlop may be moved to open prison. Ann Ming worries about his potential return.
Dunlop is 61 and received a life sentence. Ann fought to change the double jeopardy law after his initial acquittal. She fears her work could be undone.
Ann thought the Parole Board would understand that Dunlop should never be free. She believes the justice system should support victim’s families.
Dunlop was wrongly acquitted, and he bragged about getting away with murder. Now, Ann says that he attacked a woman and threatened to kill people.
Dunlop had two trials in 1991, but both juries failed to reach a verdict. He walked free due to double jeopardy. Ann found her daughter’s body at her home and fought for justice.
Ann’s fight ended in 2006 when Dunlop was convicted of murder and jailed for life. This was the first case under the new law, and he got a minimum term of 17 years.
The Parole Board heard from Julie’s family and studied Dunlop’s violent past. He admitted to being a “violent hideous unpleasant person.”
Ann thinks Dunlop is manipulating the system and doesn’t believe he has changed. She fears for her safety because she says he hates her.
Ann hasn’t seen Dunlop since 2006, and she is scared. She thinks he might try to kill her and will only find peace in death.
The family hopes to meet with the Justice Secretary to share their fears. Julie’s son, Kevin Hogg, also wants to speak.
He says Dunlop’s actions keep hurting the family. Dunlop convinced the Parole Board he changed, but Kevin says he is still a violent murderer.