News Release
August 28.2006

Keep Bertrand in Jail: Moore

COQUITLAM - Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam MP James Moore is speaking out on behalf of his constituents and calling for convicted murderer Darcy Bertrand's coming parole request to be denied.  "Darcy Bertrand murdered his wife and her parents as they left church in 1996 in a vicious knife attack.  He is a violent murderer who should stay be behind bars," says Moore.

Bertrand's hearing will be on Wednesday, August 30th at 9:30am at the Kwikwexwelhp Institution in Harrison Mills B.C.

"I have met with family members of his victims, and they are in disbelief that this violent criminal may be allowed day parole just 10 years after murdering three people," says Moore.  "Serving about 3 years in jail for each life he has taken would be a gross injustice, and should not happen."

This is not the first time Moore has spoken out with regard to Darcy Bertrand.  Back in October 2003 Moore protested Bertrand being transferred to a minimum security prison 20 minutes away from surviving family members after only serving 7 years in jail.  Astonishingly, the transfer happened without so much as a word of warning to the family.

"I have a responsibility to speak out on behalf of my constituents," says Moore.  "Allowing Darcy Bertrand any form of parole after he murdered 3 people in cold blood would be unjust and not in the best interests of my community."

Concluded Moore, "My message to the Parole Board, on behalf of my constituents, is simple: keep Darcy Bertrand where he belongs - behind bars."

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For more information, email moorej0@parl.gc.ca or call 604.937.5650