In 1982, six members of one family were killed during a camping trip in British Columbia. Decades later, the case has returned through the parole system, raising questions about justice, victim participation, and whether a life sentence ever truly ends for the families left behind.

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Episode Notes

Global News — Family of victims of B.C. murderer say they now can’t speak at parole hearings

CBC News — B.C. mass killer David Shearing (Ennis) parole coverage and case background

Vancouver Sun — Timeline and historical reporting on the Bentley family murders

Canadian Press — Coverage of parole process and victim family concerns in high-profile cases