Day parole extended for man who murdered Sudbury police officer

The Parole Board of Canada has extended day parole for cop-killer Clinton Suzack for another six months.

The Parole Board of Canada has extended day parole for cop-killer Clinton Suzack for another six months.

Parole board documents from the end of August said it had to evaluate the risk Suzack presented should his parole be extended.

“To make its decision, the board must determine whether you will not, by re-offending, present an undue risk to society before the end of your sentence,” the documents said.

“The board must also consider whether your release will contribute to the protection of society by facilitating your reintegration into society as a law-abiding citizen.”

Suzack, now 59, was convicted of first-degree murder, along with co-accused Peter Pennett, in the shooting death of Const. Joe MacDonald, a Sudbury police officer killed in October 1993. MacDonald was 29 years old.

“While on probation, you and your accomplice were pulled over by a police officer for a traffic violation,” the documents said.

“The victim's family has described the impact as more than a life sentence because their sentence is endless and filled with agony. They continue to view you as a risk and requested that you not be allowed near the City of Sudbury and area.”