It was a horrific story in Edmonton that gripped the hearts of readers almost 20 years ago..There were no reports of domestic violence or even nasty arguments, just a dead pregnant woman murdered discovered in a ditch..She had been pregnant with her second child..A Edmonton man, her husband, was later convicted of second-degree murder and completing an indignity to a dead body in the death..That man is now free..Michael White was granted full parole on June 6, by the Parole Board of Canada.."Given your assessed low risk, employment stability and your demonstrated abilities to live a law-abiding lifestyle the board does not find that your risk would be undue on an expanded form of conditional release," the board stated in a written decision.."Therefore, full parole is granted.".White was convicted of murdering his wife in July 2005..His wife, Liana White, was four months pregnant when she was fatally stabbed in July 2005. She was later found in a ditch by a search party that included her husband..During the time she was missing, White made an emotional public plea for her safe return..The parole board noted White disposed of his wife's body and that he "cleaned up" evidence of the murder..A judge described White's crime as "the most reprehensible and extreme form of domestic violence," the board wrote..Now, the board said White demonstrated employment stability and the ability to live a law-abiding lifestyle..White was granted day parole from Beaver Creek Institution in Gravenhurst, ON in February 2021. That parole was extended several times..White was originally sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 17 years..His appeal of his convictions was rejected by Alberta's highest court and he continues to maintain his innocence. He never confessed to any wrongdoing..Conditions of his parole include that he report any changes in his current relationship with his fiancee and that he has no contact with Liana White's family unless they request it..Also, he is required to report any new relationships with women..The board said White has been taking long weekend passes "with no concerns noted" with his current fiancee..He also started a new job in January with heavy equipment, the parole board said.
