N.S. mother who strangled daughter to death and dumped body gets 60-day unescorted leave

Penny Boudreau, serving a life sentence for strangling her 12-year-old daughter, Karissa, has been granted a 60-day unescorted temporary absence to a halfway house but was denied day parole due to the severity of her crime. During her release, she must follow specific guidelines, including mental health treatment and no contact with Karissa’s family, with a review of her case scheduled in six months.

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