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Jagrup Singh Baidwan denied parole for historic B.C. murders
The Parole Board of Canada has denied a request for day parole for Jagrup Singh Baidwan, a man serving life sentences for two murders committed in British Columbia in 2000. The board determined that Baidwan would “present an undue risk to society” if released.
Baidwan was convicted of second-degree murder for the shooting death of taxi driver Allan Martin-MacDonald in Delta and the killing of Kristopher Neeves, a 21-year-old film student, in White Rock. The Correctional Service of Canada recommended the denial, citing Baidwan’s limited progress, lack of a comprehensive release plan, and low reintegration potential.
While a psychological assessment indicated a low-moderate risk of violent reoffending, the board noted concerns regarding Baidwan’s capacity to understand risk and a lack of victim empathy. He has also reportedly refused to participate in certain rehabilitative interventions, such as the Journey to Healing program.
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Allan Martin-MacDonald · Correctional Service of Canada · Jagrup Singh Baidwan · Kristopher Neeves · Parole Board of Canada
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Baidwan refused to participate in the Journey to Healing program. peacearchnews.com · surreynowleader.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A 2025 psychological-risk assessment found Baidwan a low-moderate risk to reoffend violently. peacearchnews.com · surreynowleader.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Baidwan has been living in a medium-security facility since early 2018. peacearchnews.com · surreynowleader.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Parole Board of Canada denied day parole for Jagrup Singh Baidwan. peacearchnews.com · surreynowleader.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Baidwan was convicted of second-degree murder for the killing of Kristopher Neeves on April 17, 2000. peacearchnews.com · surreynowleader.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Baidwan has had three previous requests for freedom denied. peacearchnews.com · surreynowleader.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Baidwan was convicted of second-degree murder for the death of Allan Martin-MacDonald on March 4, 2000. peacearchnews.com · surreynowleader.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Correctional Service of Canada recommended the denial of parole. peacearchnews.com · surreynowleader.com