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Uk Gov Blocks Killer’s Release
Joanna Simpson, 46, who grew up on the island, was bludgeoned to death by Robert Brown in Ascot, Berkshire, in October 2010.
A former pilot who killed his wife with a claw hammer has had his automatic release from prison blocked by the UK government.
Joanna Simpson, 46, who grew up on the island, was bludgeoned to death by Robert Brown in Ascot, Berkshire, in October 2010.
Brown was jailed for manslaughter in 2010 and was due to be released next month having served half of his 26 year sentence.
Justice Secretary Alex Chalk, who is also responsible for the Isle of Man as a Crown Dependency, said he had referred the case to the Parole Board under public protection powers.
Ms Simpson’s mother Diana Parkes said on BBC Breakfast: ‘It is an incredible joy but unfortunately it isn’t over yet we still have to go through the parole board and hope that they see how wicked Brown is, and give the right decision.
‘It’s pretty emotionally exhausting going through all this and having to relive the death of Jo for the children as well so we are very hopeful that things will get better for us now.’
