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Britain's Longest-Serving Female Prisoner Seeks Freedom

Britain's Longest-Serving Female Prisoner Seeks Freedom

Update: 2025-12-26
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Maria Pearson, Britains longest-serving female prisoner, is up for her tenth parole hearing after nearly forty years in jail for murdering Janet Newton in 1986. Despite previous rejections due to lack of rehabilitation efforts, Pearson has recently shown engagement with support for complex behavioral issues, setting the stage for a potential release in January 2026.

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Britain's Longest-Serving Female Prisoner Seeks Freedom

Britain's Longest-Serving Female Prisoner Seeks Freedom