'It’s outrageous that the man who killed our son will be able to walk around unaccompanied'

More than emotion can be at issue when a killer is due for release

Paula and Michael Loughlin believe giving their son's killer unaccompanied leave when it is unclear if all the necessary assessments have been completed is negligent. Picture: James Connolly

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