Probation Failures Contributed to Zara Aleena's Murder, Inquest Reveals

Delays in processing paperwork and systemic errors allowed Jordan McSweeney to remain free and commit the crime.

Delays in paperwork prevented the timely recall of Jordan McSweeney to prison, leading to Zara Aleena's murder.
McSweeney was released on licence on June 17, 2022, and breached conditions soon after, triggering a recall process.
The recall report was signed on June 24, 2022, but McSweeney killed Aleena two days later before he was apprehended.
Family members express anguish over the preventable nature of Aleena's death and criticize systemic failures.
The inquest highlights multiple errors in the handling of McSweeney's case, including his misclassification as a medium risk.