A petition and have been launched in support of the family of murdered Surrey girl Heather Thomas.

Launched Tuesday (June 1) by family friend Rebecca Darnell, the fundraiser aims to raise $50,000 91裸聊视频渢o provide treatment, counselling and education91裸聊视频� for Heather91裸聊视频檚 brother and mother; 91裸聊视频� signed by more than 1,000 people as of Wednesday morning 91裸聊视频� is calling for a review and overturning of a recent parole board decision that granted Heather91裸聊视频檚 killer, Shane Ertmoed, temporary escorted absences from custody.

91裸聊视频淗eather91裸聊视频檚 mother and brother need financial assistance to obtain and begin the healing process through professional counselling and education,91裸聊视频� Darnell writes on the gofundme page.

91裸聊视频淗eather91裸聊视频檚 mother is now 49 years of age, she has been deeply impacted emotionally and mentally since Heather91裸聊视频檚 murder. In order to help her heal from the constant and devastating memories of what happened to her young child, she requires professional counselling. It is her wish to attend school to train to become a Doula, so that she can assist others in bringing new life into the world.91裸聊视频�

Heather died on Oct. 1, 2000 at the hands of Ertmoed, who was later convicted of first-degree murder for the killing and handed a life sentence.

Ten-year-old Heather had been playing outside with some children during a stay at her father91裸聊视频檚 townhouse complex in Cloverdale when a neighbour convinced her to go inside his apartment.

When Ertmoed tried to sexually assault Heather, she struggled and he killed her. Her body was found weeks later in Alouette Lake.

Ertmoed91裸聊视频檚 application for temporary escorted leaves from custody was granted last month, following a virtual parole-board hearing on May 4 91裸聊视频� a decision Heather91裸聊视频檚 mom, Jody Aspin, described as 91裸聊视频渂eyond disappointing.91裸聊视频�

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In a complaint submitted to the Parole Board of Canada calling for a reversal of the decision, Darnell 91裸聊视频� who has supported Heather91裸聊视频檚 family throughout the ordeal, after becoming friends at the outset of the search 91裸聊视频� indicates her rights to information, participation, protection and restitution were infringed on.

She states that information relied on by the board in making the decision 91裸聊视频� including supporting documents related to treatment programs and risk assessments 91裸聊视频� was not disclosed to victims. Other concerns cited include that the board did not consider Ertmoed91裸聊视频檚 prior criminal activity; and, that the board did not consider the security of the victims.

91裸聊视频淓rtmoed is and will always be a Danger to our Society,91裸聊视频� Darnell writes.

Parole Board of Canada officials said they could not comment on the specifics of a given case, but said any registered victim who believes that their rights under the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights (CVBR) have not been respected has the right to file a complaint.

According to information online about that process, of the CVBR include those regarding parole decisions.

The petition, in addition to echoing the complaint91裸聊视频檚 call for the decision to be overturned, appeals for a public inquiry into the sentencing and incarceration of pedophiles who have taken a life; including consideration of 91裸聊视频渘o release under any circumstances91裸聊视频� for such offenders.

It91裸聊视频檚 directed at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti, Cloverdale-Langley City MP Tamara Jansen and North Okanagan-Shuswap MP Mel Arnold 91裸聊视频� the latter, given Ertmoed91裸聊视频檚 hometown connection to Vernon.

Ertmoed91裸聊视频檚 sentence does not expire, however, he is eligible for day parole on Nov. 3, 2022, and for full parole as of Nov. 3, 2025. His escorted absences 91裸聊视频� to take effect after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted 91裸聊视频� are for a period of one year, for no more than eight hours per day, Monday to Friday.