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Mass Murderer Denied Full Parole After 32 Years
5 Nov
Summary
- Killer convicted of three first-degree murders in 1992
- Parole Board cited undue risk to society if released
- Must remain on day parole for at least six more months
Patrick Dombroskie, 63, convicted of three counts of first-degree murder, has been denied full parole by the Parole Board of Canada. He was originally convicted in 1992 for fatally shooting three co-workers at a Waterloo, Ontario glove factory following a work suspension.
Dombroskie was granted day parole earlier this year and has been residing in a halfway house in British Columbia. The Parole Board stated that releasing him on full parole would be premature and pose an undue risk to society, requiring him to remain on day parole for at least another six months. The decision noted his progress in rehabilitation but emphasized the continued need for structured support from a community residential facility.
In a March 9 hearing, Dombroskie was granted six months of day parole on Vancouver Island. Conditions include adhering to a mental health treatment plan and avoiding contact with the victims' families or visits to Ontario. Dombroskie, then 28, committed the murders of Greg More (39), Larry Strack (33), and Elizabeth Travassos (43) in February 1992. He surrendered to police and was sentenced in May 1993, with parole eligibility set at 25 years.
