Notorious child killer Kyle Bevan will remain behind bars after parole officials determined the public must be protected from the "pure evil" murderer.
The 31-year-old, convicted of brutally murdering 17-month-old Ayeeshia Jane Smith in 2015, has been denied release following a recent Parole Board assessment. Officials concluded that Bevan still poses a significant danger to society and cannot be safely managed in the community.
A Tragic Case of Unimaginable Cruelty
Bevan was looking after the toddler in her Burton-upon-Trent home while her mother was out when he inflicted fatal injuries that included a torn heart - an injury typically seen in car crash victims. Medical experts described the level of violence as extreme and sustained.
The court heard during his trial that Ayeeshia had suffered months of abuse before her death, with Bevan and the child's mother, Kathryn Smith, both implicated in the pattern of cruelty.
Violent History and Psychological Assessment
Bevan's criminal history reveals a pattern of violent behaviour that extended beyond this horrific case. Prior to Ayeeshia's murder, he had been investigated for allegedly attacking another former partner.
Psychological assessments presented to the Parole Board highlighted concerning aspects of Bevan's personality and behaviour that contributed to the decision to keep him incarcerated.
Parole Board's Stern Warning
The ruling emphasised that Bevan's release would pose "too great a risk" to public safety. The board stated unequivocally that he must remain in prison until his next review, which typically occurs every two years for prisoners serving life sentences.
This decision brings some measure of relief to those who followed the heartbreaking case, though it serves as a sobering reminder of the vulnerability of children in dangerous domestic situations.
