Still can't believe a Black man married this evil excuse for a human being.
Quebec school board reassures parents after reports of Karla Homolka living among them
Convicted killer, ex-wife of Paul Bernardo, now said to be living in Châteauguay
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Quebec school board reassures parents after reports of Karla Homolka living among them
Convicted killer, ex-wife of Paul Bernardo, now said to be living in Châteauguay
A school and school board south of Montreal are trying to calm concerns from parents after media reported convicted killer Karla Homolka and her family are living in the community.A letter went home to parents at Centennial Park Elementary School in Châteauguay on Tuesday.
"Our community is dealing with a difficult situation and many of you have questions and concerns," school principal Joanne Daviau wrote. "Please be assured that your children are safe when they are at school."
The letter says the New Frontiers School Board brought the information to the Châteauguay police after a reporter went door to door to ask if people knew Homolka was living in the area.
"As you know, under Quebec law, all children have the right to privacy and an obligation to be in school," Daviau wrote. "This is why I cannot comment any further or provide any personal information about any family."
The school also states in the letter that it has taken measures to ensure that adults who work or volunteer with students are obligated to undergo a screening process involving a criminal background check.
Homolka, who legally changed her name to Leanne Teale, was released from prison in 2005.
In 1995, her then husband, Paul Bernardo, was found guilty in the kidnapping, rape and murder of teenagers Leslie Mahaffy and Kristen French. The pair were arrested in 1993.
In a deal with the Ontario Crown attorneys in exchange for testifying against Bernardo, Homolka was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter for her role in the murders. Bernardo was given life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years, and later declared a dangerous offender.
After her release from prison, Homolka lived in Quebec and the Caribbean. She married and had children.
Châteauguay police would not confirm if Homolka currently lives in the area.
"The Châteauguay police would like to remind people that it cannot confirm the identity of a person living in the area or not," police said in a statement.
"Its mission is to promote peace, order and quality of life of all of its citizens and visitors in the area, in respect with the Canadian and Quebec charters of rights and liberties."
The New Frontiers School Board declined an interview with CBC News, but said an official statement will be released later Wednesday.
"Our community is dealing with a difficult situation and many of you have questions and concerns," school principal Joanne Daviau wrote. "Please be assured that your children are safe when they are at school."
The letter says the New Frontiers School Board brought the information to the Châteauguay police after a reporter went door to door to ask if people knew Homolka was living in the area.
"As you know, under Quebec law, all children have the right to privacy and an obligation to be in school," Daviau wrote. "This is why I cannot comment any further or provide any personal information about any family."
The school also states in the letter that it has taken measures to ensure that adults who work or volunteer with students are obligated to undergo a screening process involving a criminal background check.
Homolka, who legally changed her name to Leanne Teale, was released from prison in 2005.
In 1995, her then husband, Paul Bernardo, was found guilty in the kidnapping, rape and murder of teenagers Leslie Mahaffy and Kristen French. The pair were arrested in 1993.
In a deal with the Ontario Crown attorneys in exchange for testifying against Bernardo, Homolka was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter for her role in the murders. Bernardo was given life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years, and later declared a dangerous offender.
After her release from prison, Homolka lived in Quebec and the Caribbean. She married and had children.
Châteauguay police would not confirm if Homolka currently lives in the area.
"The Châteauguay police would like to remind people that it cannot confirm the identity of a person living in the area or not," police said in a statement.
"Its mission is to promote peace, order and quality of life of all of its citizens and visitors in the area, in respect with the Canadian and Quebec charters of rights and liberties."
The New Frontiers School Board declined an interview with CBC News, but said an official statement will be released later Wednesday.
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