Schoenborn ‘may have escorted access to the community’

NEWS — The man who murdered his three children in Merritt seven years ago will be allowed escorted passes from the Port Coquitlam psychiatric hospital where he’s confined.

The B.C. Review Board released the decision Friday to let Allan Dwayne Schoenborn, who was found not criminally responsible in 2010 due to a mental disorder, have “escorted access to the community.”

Schoenborn killed 10-year-old Kaitlynne, eight-year-old Max and five-year-old Cordon in their mobile home, then fled into the woods before being caught. The home was recently demolished.

His wife’s family, Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore and Federal Industry Minister James Moore have objected to the decision, with James Moore saying it is “an insult to his victims.”

Here’s the text of the order:

The Review Board orders and directs that the accused be detained in custody and reside in the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital subject to the following conditions:

1. That he be subject to the general direction and supervision of the Director, Adult Forensic Psychiatric Services (“the Director”);

2. That, at the Director’s discretion he may have escorted access to the community, having regard to his mental condition and the risk he poses to himself or others;

3. That he not acquire, possess or use any firearm, explosive or offensive weapon;

4. That he not use alcohol or any drugs except as approved by a medical practitioner;

5. That at his discretion, the Director may monitor the accused’s compliance with this order by testing using urinalysis for the use of alcohol or unprescribed drugs and the accused shall submit to such testing upon the demand of the Director;

6. That he have no direct or indirect contact with Darcie Clarke, Valaine Clarke, Stacy Galt, Mike Clarke and Barb Phillips;

7. That he keep the peace and be of good behaviour; and

8. That he present himself before the Review Board when required.

This disposition takes effect on May 29, 2015.

(Signed)

Barry L. Long

Alternate Chairperson.