Joe O'Reilly, convicted of murdering his wife Rachel in 2004, has been denied both compassionate leave and parole. He requested leave to visit a seriously ill relative, but the request was rejected. This follows the denial of his latest parole bid. O'Reilly, who maintains he is being treated differently due to the notoriety of his case, is frustrated by his lack of progress towards release. His continued refusal to accept responsibility for Rachel's murder remains a major obstacle to his future freedom.
Joe O'Reilly, the infamous killer convicted of murdering his wife Rachel in 2004, recently had his request for compassionate leave from prison denied. O'Reilly, who is serving a life sentence at the Midlands Prison, applied for an escorted day release to visit a seriously ill relative. Sources indicate that the relative's health had deteriorated significantly, prompting O'Reilly's request for a couple of hours to see them in the hospital.
However, his application was rejected, and shortly after, he was informed that his latest parole bid had also been denied. This series of setbacks adds to the growing frustration O'Reilly feels about his treatment within the prison system. Previously, this newspaper revealed that O'Reilly had a significant meeting with representatives from the Parole Board, Irish Prison Service, and Probation Services. During this meeting, he expressed concerns about perceived disparities in his treatment compared to other life sentence prisoners, even suggesting the possibility of legal action. He has also raised the issue of his recent compassionate leave denial due to the sick relative. O'Reilly, who is now into his 17th year behind bars, maintains that he is being treated differently because of the notoriety surrounding his case. However, sources close to the situation emphasize that O'Reilly's primary obstacle in progressing his sentence lies within himself - his refusal to accept responsibility for his wife's murder. In January of this year, O'Reilly was informed for the fourth time that his request for freedom had been denied. Despite his exemplary behavior as a prisoner, working in the prison tuck shop, sources state that O'Reilly cannot hope for release or a transfer to an open prison until he acknowledges his guilt. While he understands the slim chances of release after 17 years, O'Reilly is particularly upset about being denied opportunities for temporary release and transfer to an open prison. In Ireland, the average life sentence prisoner now serves 20 years before release. However, O'Reilly, considered one of the country's most high-profile killers, refuses to admit his guilt, making a 30-year sentence behind bars a more likely scenario. Rachel's devastated family, including her mother Rose and her brothers Paul, Anthony, and Declan, expressed relief and gratitude upon learning of O'Reilly's latest parole denial. They continue to remember Rachel every day, cherishing her life and legacy while hoping that O'Reilly is never released
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