Child Killer Denied Parole for Third Time
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Child Killer Denied Parole for Third Time
- Trevor Stoker, convicted in 2006 for the murder of his nine-month-old niece, Mollie Norman, has been refused parole for the third time.
- Stoker, who was 38 at the time of his sentencing in November 2006, continues to maintain his innocence despite being found guilty.
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Trevor Stoker, a former soldier, was sentenced to life imprisonment in November 2006 for the murder of his nine-month-old niece, Mollie Norman. He received a minimum tariff of 15 years, seven months, and six days. Stoker was first eligible for parole in June 2022.
Mollie Norman died in June 2005 after being subjected to a series of violent assaults by Stoker while he was babysitting her. Evidence presented at Manchester Crown Court revealed that Stoker’s motive for the attack was his hatred for Mollie’s father. During the trial, it was disclosed that Stoker had previously attacked a 10-month-old boy, the son of his then-girlfriend, 18 years prior while serving in the army.
Stoker initially claimed Mollie’s injuries were from an accidental fall down the stairs and pretended to administer life-saving treatment. However, he later confessed to police, both by phone and in writing, that he had killed Mollie, attributing his actions to an “evil demon” and his resentment towards her father. He subsequently retracted these confessions and pleaded not guilty, leading to a trial that left some jury members in tears. The investigation into Mollie’s death was a landmark case for UK policing, changing how child homicides are investigated.
The Parole Board recently reviewed Stoker’s case for the third time. Their report indicated that Stoker, now 57, still denies committing the murder. The panel determined that they could only direct his release if they were satisfied that he no longer posed a risk to the public. This third bid for freedom was refused, and the panel did not recommend a transfer to open prison. He will be eligible for another parole review in the future.