“You have been part of the subculture, and likely developed some entrenched criminal views, exemplified by the con-code you adhered to for many years. While in prison there have been incidents of violence, drinking hand sanitizer, leaving minimum security institutions without authorization, questionable associations, and allegations of moving contraband around the institution, notes the Parole Board report. The board acknowledges the linkage between your developmental years and your engagement in substance abuse and the criminal justice system.” “You have family who attended residential school where they suffered abuse, the board is aware of the inter-generational impact of residential school on survivors and their children. You are Metis through the maternal line,” said the report. “The board has considered your unique circumstances as an Indigenous man. The report notes Vojkovic had an unstable upbringing, was in the foster care system, and witnessed and experienced abuse. Vojkovic was on bail when he committed the murder. The sentencing judge noted he had not demonstrated significant remorse, that the offence was deliberate with extreme violence, and suggested a likelihood of sadistic sexual arousal. He was a young offender, but was tried in adult court. Police located the murdered woman’s vehicle, and arrested him. They smoked stolen cigars and marijuana, and Vojkovic bought beer for his friends. Vojkovic drove away in the victim’s car, then spent the afternoon driving and meeting friends. The cause of Colleen Findlay’s death was smoke inhalation. He cut the woman’s throat with a knife, poured gas over her and around the house, then lit a fire. He used duct tape to restrain her, sexually assaulted her, then took her to the house. Vojkovic was startled by the woman, and choked her unconscious. He was 15 in November of 2002 when he entered a barn on the property owned by the victim and her husband, who is a Maple Ridge dentist. Vojkovic was sentenced to life in prison in March of 2004 for first degree murder. However, Findlay said he worries that other families could be victims. The family members live locally, and Findlay said the saving grace is that Vojkovic, now 35, will not be allowed to visit the Lower Mainland. “The feeling is that he’s absolved of his crime, and that is repugnant to us,” said Findlay. Jim Findlay said he and his family oppose the release of Jeremy Wade Vojkovic, noting the Parole Board of Canada has called him at least a medium risk to re-offend. The man who raped and murdered Maple Ridge mother Colleen Findlay 20 years ago has been granted day parole.ĭr. Warning: This story contains graphic details of crime which may be disturbing to some readers.
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