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Convicted Childers Backpacker Hostel murderer and arsonist Robert Paul Long has had his bid for parole denied.
Long learnt his fate on Tuesday after making his application for freedom last year.
Last year marked 20 years since Long lit the fire which tore through the Palace Hostel in Childers, killing 15 backpackers including two Australians.
After a 19-day trial in 2002, he was found guilty of two counts of murder and one count of arson and sentenced to life in prison.
He was then granted an extension to gather more material for the parole board until January 21 this year.
THE estranged former partner of Childers backpacker murderer Robert Paul Long says she s relieved he was denied parole on Tuesday but won t rest easy until he s locked away forever. He will do it again - he can t be let out, said Gold Coast resident Christine Campbell, 65. It s always at the front of my mind and I wouldn t be surprised if he gets it next time. A statement by the Parole Board Queensland confirmed it had refused Robert Long s application for a parole order . In accordance with section 193 (5A) of the Corrective Services Act 2006 the board decided he must not reapply for parole for the maximum period allowed under the legislation, namely, 12 months.
THE estranged former partner of Childers backpacker murderer Robert Paul Long says she s relieved he was denied parole on Tuesday but won t rest easy until he s locked away forever. He will do it again - he can t be let out, said Gold Coast resident Christine Campbell, 65. It s always at the front of my mind and I wouldn t be surprised if he gets it next time. A statement by the Parole Board Queensland confirmed it had refused Robert Long s application for a parole order . In accordance with section 193 (5A) of the Corrective Services Act 2006 the board decided he must not reapply for parole for the maximum period allowed under the legislation, namely, 12 months.
THE estranged former partner of Childers backpacker murderer Robert Paul Long says she s relieved he was denied parole on Tuesday but won t rest easy until he s locked away forever. He will do it again - he can t be let out, said Gold Coast resident Christine Campbell, 65. It s always at the front of my mind and I wouldn t be surprised if he gets it next time. A statement by the Parole Board Queensland confirmed it had refused Robert Long s application for a parole order . In accordance with section 193 (5A) of the Corrective Services Act 2006 the board decided he must not reapply for parole for the maximum period allowed under the legislation, namely, 12 months.