Helen McCourt´s murderer to be freed after parole board rejects government appeal
(World News UK)

Helen McCourt´s murderer is set to be released from prison after a government appeal to keep him behind bars was rejected. The parole board is standing by its original decision to free Ian Simms, despite the killer never revealing where he hid the 22-year-old insurance clerk´s body more than 30 years ago. The former pub landlord was convicted of McCourt`s abduction and murder based on overwhelming DNA evidence but has always maintained his innocence. Download the new Indpendent Premium app Sharing the full...