Parole Hearing for Convicted Killer William Dunlop Criticized by Victim’s Family

The family of Julie Hogg, whose murder led to a historic legal change, called the hearing disorganized after technical issues disrupted proceedings.

William Dunlop, convicted of the 1989 murder of Julie Hogg, is undergoing a public parole hearing, a rare event allowed under recent legal reforms.
Julie Hogg’s mother, Ann Ming, criticized the hearing as a 'shambles' after technical difficulties prevented her family from hearing the proceedings initially.
Dunlop, the first person retried under the revised double jeopardy law after confessing to the crime, expressed remorse and described himself as a 'horrible individual' during the hearing.
A prison offender manager testified that Dunlop has shown 'genuine remorse' and completed rehabilitation programs, recommending his transfer to an open prison, a suggestion met with skepticism by Hogg's family.
The parole board’s decision, expected after the two-day hearing, will determine whether Dunlop’s imprisonment conditions will be eased.