Convicted murderer attending McGill law school back in custody Saturday

A convicted murderer from British Columbia, Jeffrey Ewert, who had been studying law at McGill University in Montreal, was re-arrested on Saturday. The Correctional Service of Canada announced that a warrant was issued for Ewert and his conditional release has been suspended. This decision was made due to "reasonable grounds to believe that the offender has breached a condition of release or that the risk they present can no longer be safely managed in the community."

Ewert, now in his 60s, was convicted in the 1980s for second-degree murder and attempted murder involving violent attacks on two female victims in British Columbia, one of whom was 15 years old. He served 40 years in federal prison before being granted day parole in 2025. However, his studies at McGill University were recently revealed, leading to his bar from campus.

Rick Miller, a former prosecutor and retired judge, described Ewert as "the most brutal and evil" he had encountered in his career. The Correctional Service of Canada will review Ewert's case following his suspension, which may result in a further evaluation by the Parole Board of Canada.