B.C. man who killed wife, 4 kids with an axe denied day parole

PRV0923 GORTON 01 : COURTENAY, B.C. -- Sept. 23 -- David Gorton, 37, keeps his head down as he is escorted by sheriffs from a van at the provincial courthouse in Courtenay, B.C. Tuesday to face five counts of second-degree murder. Gorton is accused of murdering his common-law wife and four children. Mark Brett / Nanaimo Daily News photo. [PNG Merlin Archive]

“You have demonstrated the capacity for extreme violence, including the most egregious form of violence in light of your conviction for first-degree murder, and the young age of the victims,” wrote the two-person board in its August decision. “The impact of your actions is profound and has caused serious harm.”

Gorton grew up in a loving home without abuse or neglect, noted the parole board. He has displayed genuine remorse and has participated and was “receptive” in counselling sessions. Since November 2017, Gorton has been housed in a minimum-security facility, where he is employed. He also volunteers in the canteen.In 1983, he served two years in prison after stabbing his then-wife with a knife.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

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