Manson Follower Patricia Krenwinkel Approved for Parole Again After Decades in Prison  Us Weekly

Manson Follower Patricia Krenwinkel Approved for Parole Again After Decades in Prison  Us Weekly

Brittany Barry, 35, has been approved for day parole after serving 18 months of a six-year sentence for drunk driving that caused the deaths of Laura Hannah (53) and Jamie Hannah (20) in a 2024 highway crash near Saskatoon. The incident occurred on Highway 11 when Barry drove the wrong way, colliding with another vehicle. Her guilty plea to causing two fatalities and injuring her own children led to the six-year prison term imposed in March 2025. The Parole Board of Canada authorized temporary absences during her stay at a halfway house, including visits to family, church, and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Conditions include no alcohol consumption, no driving, and restricted contact with victim families. While victims' relatives argued it was too soon for release, the board emphasized Barry's acceptance of responsibility and efforts toward personal growth. Her sentence already includes a seven-year driving ban, which the parole conditions reinforce. The decision highlights tensions between rehabilitation and public safety in criminal justice.