WORKSHOP, ENGLAND – A convicted killer who was released on parole nearly 25 years after his brutal murder of two vulnerable sisters has been arrested again for a new crime. Steven Bierton, 56, was convicted in 1996 for the murder of 67-year-old Anne Gregory and her sister, 66-year-old Margaret Dudhill, in their home in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire. Bierton was released on parole in 2017, but in 2020 he was arrested for breaching his parole conditions and was released again. Now, he has been arrested once more, this time for the brutal murder of 73-year-old grandmother, Pauline Quinn, in Worksop, England.

Bierton’s release had sparked outrage in the community, as he was allowed to move into a bungalow just half a mile from the scene of his previous crime. The decision to place him in close proximity to vulnerable individuals, including the 73-year-old victim, raised serious concerns about the oversight and management of convicted criminals released on parole.

The 2017 release of Bierton, after serving 21 years in prison, also brought back the trauma for the families of his original victims. The impact of the double-murder was evident as family members spoke out about the fear and trauma that it caused in their lives.

Bierton’s latest arrest has reignited the debate on the release and management of convicted criminals. Concerns over the decision-making process and the placement of released individuals in close proximity to vulnerable members of the community have been raised. The case has also highlighted the long-lasting impact of violent crimes on the families of the victims and the communities affected.

At 56 years old, Bierton awaits sentencing at Nottingham Crown Court for the murder of Pauline Quinn. The case has brought attention to the parole and release process, raising questions about the supervision and placement of released individuals in the community. The families of the victims continue to grapple with the traumatic impact of Bierton’s crimes, as they seek justice and closure.