Darren Gowan Granted Day Parole Extension, Accomplice Derik Lord Receives Full Parole after Infamous Double Homicide
In a shocking turn of events, almost 35 years after a grim plot that shook Saanich to its core, the mastermind behind the double homicide of his mother and grandmother has been granted a three-month extension of day parole. Darren Gowan, previously known as Huenemann, now 51, orchestrated the brutal murders at the tender age of 18, with the help of two classmates, Derik Lord and David Muir.
Back in 1990, a sinister scheme unfolded as Lord and Muir carried out the heinous act while Gowan waited for them at home. Their aim? To lay claim to a lucrative $4 million inheritance by taking the lives of Sharon Huenemann and Doris Leatherbarrow at Leatherbarrow’s Tsawwassen residence. The crime scene was staged to mimic a burglary, with the perpetrators meticulously coordinating their stories before meeting up with Gowan.
Despite Gowan’s troubled past that included a daring escape from prison in 1995, where he engaged in a high-speed chase with law enforcement, parole documents indicate that he has shown signs of positive progress during his incarceration. While Gowan has been deemed to possess narcissistic, antisocial, and obsessive traits, he has refrained from violence since a scuffle with another prisoner back in 2003.
While Gowan’s day parole extension has grabbed headlines, his accomplices have had differing fates. Derik Lord, who maintained his innocence, was granted full parole in a recent hearing, a stark contrast to his previous denials. On the other hand, Muir’s admission of guilt early on led to his release on full parole in 2003.
The parole process, a subject of scrutiny and debate, involves a myriad of factors as outlined by criminology expert David McAllister. Factors such as behavior and release plans are carefully taken into consideration by the board members tasked with making these weighty decisions.
Reflecting on the fateful day in 1990 when the gruesome murders were carried out, a sinister plan unfolded that forever changed the lives of those involved. Lord and Muir, armed with crowbars and knives provided by Gowan, executed the callous act after being invited into Leatherbarrow’s home under false pretenses.
As the details of this chilling case continue to unravel, the parole decisions signal a
In a shocking turn of events, almost 35 years after a grim plot that shook Saanich to its core, the mastermind behind the double homicide of his mother and grandmother has been granted a three-month extension of day parole. Darren Gowan, previously known as Huenemann, now 51, orchestrated the brutal murders at the tender age of 18, with the help of two classmates, Derik Lord and David Muir.
Back in 1990, a sinister scheme unfolded as Lord and Muir carried out the heinous act while Gowan waited for them at home. Their aim? To lay claim to a lucrative $4 million inheritance by taking the lives of Sharon Huenemann and Doris Leatherbarrow at Leatherbarrow’s Tsawwassen residence. The crime scene was staged to mimic a burglary, with the perpetrators meticulously coordinating their stories before meeting up with Gowan.
Despite Gowan’s troubled past that included a daring escape from prison in 1995, where he engaged in a high-speed chase with law enforcement, parole documents indicate that he has shown signs of positive progress during his incarceration. While Gowan has been deemed to possess narcissistic, antisocial, and obsessive traits, he has refrained from violence since a scuffle with another prisoner back in 2003.
While Gowan’s day parole extension has grabbed headlines, his accomplices have had differing fates. Derik Lord, who maintained his innocence, was granted full parole in a recent hearing, a stark contrast to his previous denials. On the other hand, Muir’s admission of guilt early on led to his release on full parole in 2003.
The parole process, a subject of scrutiny and debate, involves a myriad of factors as outlined by criminology expert David McAllister. Factors such as behavior and release plans are carefully taken into consideration by the board members tasked with making these weighty decisions.
Reflecting on the fateful day in 1990 when the gruesome murders were carried out, a sinister plan unfolded that forever changed the lives of those involved. Lord and Muir, armed with crowbars and knives provided by Gowan, executed the callous act after being invited into Leatherbarrow’s home under false pretenses.
As the details of this chilling case continue to unravel, the parole decisions signal a
