The daughter of murder victim Linda Razzell will urge the High Court this week not to release her father from prison until he reveals where her mother's body is hidden. Cat Razzell, 38, will tell a hearing that Glyn Razzell, 67, still poses a risk to the public and shows continuing cruelty by withholding the information.
Background
Linda Razzell, 41, vanished in May 2002 in Swindon. Her estranged husband was convicted of her murder after traces of her blood were found in his car. He was sentenced to life with a minimum tariff of 16 years, which expired in 2019.
Glyn Razzell has been refused parole three times, including in 2021 when he became the first prisoner denied parole under Helen's Law. That law requires parole judges to consider a killer's failure to disclose the location of a victim's remains.
Parole Decision and High Court Review
In January 2026, the Parole Board decided to release him, ruling that imprisonment was no longer necessary for public protection. However, the Secretary of State for Justice used a new referral power to challenge the decision, leading to a High Court hearing.
Cat Razzell and other family members will attend the two-day hearing to read victim impact statements. She said: "We do not believe a convicted murderer should progress through the prison system while denying the offence, showing no remorse, and withholding the only information that could bring our family any measure of peace or closure."
Family's Suffering
The four children, all under 14 at the time, were raised by Linda's family. Cat described her mother as "amazing" and said the lack of closure has extended their suffering. Campaigner Marie McCourt, whose daughter Helen was murdered in 1988, also urged the decision to be reversed.
Marie McCourt called for a stronger version of Helen's Law, similar to one being introduced in Northern Ireland where hiding a body results in a longer sentence. She said: "I was appalled to learn of the decision and urged ministers to challenge it."
