Family of Murder Victim Fears Encounter with Killer Released in Toronto Neighbourhood
'As victims, we don't have any rights': Killer released to Toronto neighbourhood often visited by victim's family
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Zilla Parker, widow of Dominic Parker, expresses anxiety over the release of her husband's killer, Nabil Huruy, into a Toronto neighbourhood she frequents. Despite Huruy's mental health treatment, Parker feels unsafe and is advocating for his relocation due to the trauma his presence causes her family.
- 01Nabil Huruy was found not criminally responsible for the 2013 stabbing murder of firefighter Dominic Parker due to mental illness.
- 02Zilla Parker has been avoiding the Dowling Avenue area since Huruy's release, fearing an encounter with him.
- 03Parker's daughter declined a work project in the area due to the emotional distress caused by Huruy's proximity.
- 04The Ontario Review Board acknowledged Huruy's progress but noted the ongoing risk of relapse into psychosis and violence.
- 05Zilla Parker is petitioning for Huruy's transfer to a more distant facility to ensure her family's safety.
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Zilla Parker lives in fear after Nabil Huruy, who killed her husband, was released to a Toronto neighbourhood she frequently visits. Huruy, diagnosed with schizophrenia, was found not criminally responsible for the brutal 2013 stabbing of firefighter Dominic Parker. Despite being deemed a significant threat, he was moved to a supervised residential facility near Parker's family. Zilla expressed her distress, stating, "As victims, we don’t have any rights," and highlighted the trauma this situation has caused her and her family. Her daughter recently turned down a work project in the area for fear of encountering Huruy. The Ontario Review Board, while acknowledging Huruy's progress in treatment, emphasized the potential risks associated with his mental health history. Zilla is now circulating a petition to have Huruy relocated, asserting that the community's safety should be prioritized alongside his rehabilitation.
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Zilla Parker's family and friends are directly affected by the presence of Huruy in their community, causing anxiety and emotional distress.
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