Overview
- The Parole Board of Canada rejected his bid for two short escorted visits to see his parents in Edmonton.
- The panel acknowledged progress in custody and noted he could meet relatives during private prison visits, yet it emphasized victim‑impact concerns tied to travel to the city where the family lives.
- At the hearing Twitchell said he killed Johnny Altinger for the thrill of it after luring him in 2008.
- Assessments presented to the board cited elevated psychopathic traits and significant narcissism, and staff reported early journal entries describing fantasies of killing again.
- He remains at Bowden Institution serving a life sentence for first-degree murder, with eligibility to apply for full parole in 2033.