Luke Mitchell wins legal appeal for parole review

Convicted murderer Luke Mitchell has secured the right to challenge the Parole Board for Scotland's decision to deny him release from prison. Serving a life sentence for the brutal 2003 murder of his 14-year-old girlfriend, Jodi Jones, Mitchell maintains his innocence and has initiated a judicial review, with a hearing scheduled for February 6. He was previously denied parole after a psychiatric report labeled him a 'sexual risk' to women. Jodi was found murdered with significant injuries, prompting a police inquiry that led to Mitchell's conviction at the age of 16. Despite losing four appeals, he has garnered a following of supporters who believe in his innocence, spurred by a 2021 documentary. A relative of Jodi has expressed concerns about Mitchell's potential release, labeling him a 'dangerous killer.'