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Maria Pearson Set for Release After 39 Years | Leeds News
After nearly 40 years behind bars, Britain’s longest-serving female prisoner, Maria Pearson, is set to walk free — a decision that’s sparked outrage and relief in equal measure. Convicted in 1987 for the brutal stabbing of her ex-husband’s fiancée, Janet Newton — a crime fueled by jealousy and rage — Pearson’s release follows a tense 10th parole review. While her victim’s sister, Lynn, calls her the most dangerous woman in Britain and insists she shows no remorse, the Parole Board concluded she no longer poses a significant public threat. Released on license with strict conditions — including…
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