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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Sickening details emerge of how 'H' was carved into the leg of victim of Tammy Hembrow's brother 'by three other men' after he was arrested
The victim of Tammy Hembrow 's half-brother Henri Thynne has spoken out following his release from prison this week. Thynne, 21, a bodybuilder who boasted that he 'hasn't missed a set of curls in three years', was charged with 17 domestic violence-related offences involving a young woman last year. He admitted to charges including common assault, stalking and two counts of strangulation in the Brisbane District Court on Thursday, where a judge described him as a 'menace'. Thynne was sentenced to a maximum three years in prison, but was released on parole on Thursday after serving time in custody at Queensland's high security Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre. He was handed three years in jail but was released on parole the same day, after already serving time in custody. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Henri's victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared on Channel Nine's A Current Affair on Thursday night, where she detailed another harrowing incident that occurred while Thynne was behind bars. She claimed that she was set upon and 'absolutely beaten up' by three men while heading home one evening. 'I was driving home from the gym and I had someone crash into the back of my car,' the victim said. 'I got out and these guys just got out of the car and started walking towards me.' In a sickening attack, the victim then claimed she was assaulted by the men, who punched her in the face and even attacked her with a razor blade. 'I got absolutely beaten up by these three guys,' she said. 'I got my face smashed in.' 'They ripped my trakkies open and got a razor blade and carved a H into my leg.' The victim then claimed after the attack she was left by the side of the road in the rain. She claimed that she was set upon and 'absolutely beaten up' by three men while heading home from the gym one evening When ACA asked the victim if she knew her attackers, she claimed she had a good idea. 'We're all pretty certain - we know what's happening. We're just trying to link it to those certain people,' she said. Daily Mail Australia is not suggesting Henri Thynne was involved in the alleged attack. Elsewhere in the candid interview, the victim admitted that she feared for her life during her time with Henri. 'On the night he strangled me really badly, I thought I was going to die,' she said. 'He ruined me. I'm never going to be the same person that I was before the abuse ever again.' She also opened up about her relationship with Thynne, saying that his increasingly controlling behaviour, which included the need for the victim to seek permission to have her hair and nails done, quickly turned physical. 'I was getting ready to go to the gym with him. I said to him, do you like my leggings? And he like flipped off and got so angry at me, pushed me on the bed and then he just ripped my pants,' she said. 'He was saying things like, "If you want to dress like a s*** then I'll treat you like a s***". 'He had grabbed me by the throat and pushed me against the wall because I didn't let him have sex with me.' She added: 'My friend called the police because she was worried for my safety. I had messaged her saying Henri just hurt me, I need you to come pick me up and that's when he smashed my phone.' The victim's admission comes after she read a powerful impact statement during Thynne's hearing on Thursday. 'I question my safety in everyday situations. This experience has left lasting marks on my life,' she began. '(Before the assaults) I was a happy, confident and expressive person through my personality, social media and network interactions with other people.' The court heard she was now so fearful that she packed up and moved interstate twice. 'Since experiencing the abuse and assaults from him, I have changed. 'I had to relocate homes two times in two different states to attempt to feel safe, but no matter where I went, it was flooded with anxiety and fear that I would be confronted by him.' Thynne showed little emotion while sitting in the dock, occasionally rocking back and forth with his head to the ground. Defence barrister Greg McGuire said the couple had an 'odd' relationship with both of them being bodybuilders who used steroids during their relationship. A medical report stated that Thynne had diminished emotional control and impaired judgement due to severe steroid use since the age of 16. Soon after sentencing concluded the victim posted a stark warning on her social media page. 'Lock your doors!! A criminal has been set free in Brisbane even after pleading guilty to everything!' the post began. 'Pre warning - he pleaded guilty to sexual assault, assault, strangulation x2 and unlawful charges like breaches of the DVO (domestic violence order) and bail and still got released on parole!' 'Law legislation needs some work… this is not acceptable and best believe it will not be the last time you hear from me about it,' she concluded. In recent months, Thynne's crimes have caused grief for his high-profile half-sibling Tammy Hembrow, 31, who faced fierce public backlash last month after publicly denying rumours she was supporting him. In a TikTok clip that has since clocked more than two million views, Hembrow denied that she bailed out her younger brother, stating she's not involved in 'any of the legal situation'. 'I don't usually address things like this, but this is a very serious topic, and what's being said about me is just not true,' she said. 'Firstly, I have had no involvement whatsoever in ever bailing my little brother out of anything. 'I'm not involved in any of the legal situation. I've [had] no contact with my brother. I haven't seen my brother. I'm not involved at all, in any way. So I wanted to make that clear.' She then explained that she doesn't condone 'violence in any form' and reiterated that her 'heart goes out to everyone involved'. If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit their website. In an emergency, call 000.
CBC
a day ago
- CBC
N.S. woman who killed daughter granted 60-day pass from prison, but not parole
A Nova Scotia woman who murdered her 12-year-old daughter in 2008 has been granted an unescorted pass from prison for 60 days. But the Parole Board of Canada denied Penny Boudreau's request Wednesday for day parole, saying she wasn't ready to live in a community for a more prolonged period with fewer restrictions. In January 2009, Boudreau pleaded guilty to second-degree murder after admitting she had used a length of twine to strangle Karissa Boudreau on the night of Jan. 27, 2008. Court heard that the woman from Bridgewater, N.S., now in her 50s, wanted the girl out of the way because she was interfering with Boudreau's relationship with a boyfriend. Boudreau was sentenced to 20 years in prison. But under federal law, she was allowed to apply for day parole or a so-called unescorted temporary absence (UTA) with three years left in her sentence. Day parole can be granted for up to six months and is less restrictive than a UTA. In both cases, offenders must return at night to a supervised setting like a halfway house, but there is closer supervision and more restrictions for those on a UTA. Those on day parole, for example, can apply to leave unescorted for a weekend, but those on a UTA can't do that. As the hearing in Truro, N.S., began Wednesday, Karissa's father, Paul Boudreau, read from a statement saying his daughter's death had left a huge void in his life. "Am I a failure as a father? Should I have seen this coming?" he said. "This turmoil has lowered my self-worth to a very low point.... Life will never be the same for many of us." The hearing, led by a two-member panel from the parole board, heard Boudreau had completed correctional programs and had received treatment from a mental health team while working as an assistant to the chaplain at the Nova Institution for Women in Truro. "You've made good use of the time," a panel member said. "You've led a productive lifestyle." As well, they were told Boudreau had been granted escorted day passes for the past seven years and participated in psychological risk assessments that determined she was at a very low risk to reoffend. Unhealthy, intimate relationships risk But the panel also heard she is considered a high risk for entering into unhealthy, intimate relationships. Throughout the hearing, Boudreau spoke barely above a whisper. At times, she struggled to answer questions about how she would cope in certain situations. And she lost her composure several times, dabbing her eyes with a tissue as she sobbed. When asked to reflect on the impact her actions have had on the broader community, she struggled to respond. "A great deal of consideration went into the impact on the community," she said, drawing a deep breath. "I have talked about it with several people.... And I feel like people are going to be hurting.... I don't know if there's anything I could do to mitigate causing more hurt or anger." She also mentioned how her unescorted day passes allowed for a gradual reintegration into society. 'There's still work to be done' "It would have been overwhelming to do this too much," she said. "It's allowed me to be gradually hopeful that I can do this." But when she was asked to rate her overall progress in prison on a scale from 1 to 10, she said she rated herself at 6 or a 7. "That means there's still work to be done," a board member told the hearing as it drew to a close. "The board thinks you're very conscious of the work that needs to be done on relationships, managing emotions and dealing with obstacles that can be highly stressful." The board member said Boudreau's limited criminal history was offset by the nature and severity of her crime. "The impact of your crime cannot be overstated," he said. "This impact remains very much alive ... And the board remains very mindful of the protection of society." UTA conditional The board members decided they would review Boudreau's case in six months. They also said her UTA was conditional on her continuing with mental health treatment, avoiding contact with the victim's family and reporting any new relationships with men, and confirming whether they have parental responsibilities for anyone under 16. When asked if she had any additional information to share, Boudreau sobbed again as she acknowledged that many people in Nova Scotia are still hurting because of her actions. "I realize that I can't undo it. I just want it known that I don't take this lightly at all."
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Evil mother who murdered 12 year-old daughter with twine as girl screamed 'Mommy don't!' demands early prison release
A Canadian mother who strangled her daughter with twine as the girl screamed: 'Mommy don't' has asked to be released early from prison. Penny Boudreau, 51, of Nova Scotia, killed her daughter Karissa, 12, in 2008 and left her dead body in a riverbank, then claimed the youngster had been abducted and went on TV to plead for her safe return. Boudreau was seen on the news crying for her daughter's safe return, telling the public how much she loved the girl, and how desperately she wanted her home safe. Thirteen days after her mother reported her missing, her body was found on the LaHave riverbank, which is located less than five minutes from Boudreau's apartment. Police launched an investigation that focused on Boudreau's contentious boyfriend, who Karissa didn't like, after there were reports of yelling and fighting in their apartment. Months later, police staged a fake crime organization to elicit a confession from the mother-of-one, who admitted she strangled her daughter on a deserted road to people she didn't realize were police. Now, Boudreau is requesting to be released early from her life sentence at the Nova Institute for Women in Truro, The National Post reported. The mother was sentenced to life but is eligible for parole after 20 years. However, she can apply for unescorted day parole passes three years before her parole eligibility under the Corrections and Conditional Release Act. Her first request has to be reviewed at a hearing, which took place on Wednesday. Day release would allow the murderer to participate in community-based activity ahead of her potential release. It authorized a 60-day unescorted temporary release before it will reevaluate giving her six months of day parole. She will be required to report any relationships with men and disclose if they have parental responsibility of children under 16. She must also stay away from several members of the victim's family. She also has to follow a mental health program, as she was diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and has borderline personality traits, according to CBC. Offenders are required to return to a halfway house nightly. Boudreau toured one in December, The Post said. Boudreau works as a cleaner for her prison unit and is also in charge of ordering groceries for the women who live with her, The Post reported. She has also been given escorted temporary absences from jail to attend church and bible studies. However, her request has received some backlash from the public, who haven't forgotten about her heinous crime. 'I think she should serve what she was sentenced to,' Karissa's childhood friend, Courtney Sarty, 29, who now has a child of her own, told The National Post. 'I read that her assessment to reoffend is really low and that she's not probable to commit the same crime. Killing Karissa was unprovoked, so who is to say it wouldn't take the right situation for her to do something again. 'If she is given parole, I don't think she should have access to children whatsoever... I have my own son and my love is deep. He could curse me and put me down to the lowest, and I'm still going to look at him and say: "I love you."' However, Boudreau still has some in her corner, as an unidentified pastor at the church she attends said the organization is ready to continue supporting her while she works toward release. Boudreau has been described as having a low risk for day parole as she is no longer in an unhealthy relationship and has spoken about how she has 'work[ed] through the many emotions that come with accepting the offense you committed, daily feelings of guilt and shame,' The Post reported. When the time took place, Karissa had recently moved in with her mother and her boyfriend and the girl's diary revealed how she resented living with him. On January 27, 2008, Boudreau claimed she took Karissa on a drive to have a one-on-one chat with her. After a storm rolled in, she stopped at a grocery store to pick up a few items and left Karissa in the car. When she returned, the girl was gone. The mother would report her daughter missing two hours later, despite knowing that her story was false and her daughter's body was lying in a riverbank. While she strangled her daughter, the girl yelled at out: "Mommy don't,' as she knelt on her chest and strangled her with twine, the mother admitted. She then placed her daughter's body in the car and drove it to the riverbank, where she pulled down the girl's pants to make it look like she was assaulted, then rolled it down the bank. Judge Margaret Stewart told Boudreau at the time that she hoped those words would 'haunt you the rest of your natural life.' Prosecutors said Bourdeau murdered her daughter due to fear of abandonment from her boyfriend, whom she no longer talks to. Boudreau was charged with first-degree murder, but pleaded guilty to second-degree.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Nova Scotia woman who killed daughter granted day passes from prison, but not parole
Penny Boudreau is escorted from provincial court after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the death of her daughter, Karissa Boudreau, in Bridgewater, N.S., on Friday, Jan. 30, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan TRURO — A Nova Scotia woman who murdered her 12-year-old daughter in 2008 has been granted an unescorted pass from prison for 60 days. But the Parole Board of Canada denied Penny Boudreau's request Wednesday for day parole, saying she wasn't ready to live in a community for a more prolonged period with fewer restrictions. In January 2009, Boudreau pleaded guilty to second-degree murder after admitting she had used a length of twine to strangle Karissa Boudreau on the night of Jan. 27, 2008. Court heard that the woman from Bridgewater, N.S., now in her 50s, wanted the girl out of the way because she was interfering with Boudreau's relationship with a boyfriend. Boudreau was sentenced to 20 years in prison. But under federal law, she was allowed to apply for day parole or a so-called unescorted temporary absence (UTA) with three years left in her sentence. Day parole can be granted for up to six months and is less restrictive than a UTA. In both cases, offenders must return at night to a supervised setting like a halfway house, but there is closer supervision and more restrictions for those on a UTA. Those on day parole, for example, can apply to leave unescorted for a weekend, but those on a UTA can't do that. As the hearing in Truro, N.S., began Wednesday, Karissa's father, Paul Boudreau, read from a statement saying his daughter's death had left a huge void in his life. 'Am I a failure as a father? Should I have seen this coming?' he said. 'This turmoil has lowered my self-worth to a very low point .... Life will never be the same for many of us.' The hearing, led by a two-member panel from the parole board, heard Boudreau had completed correctional programs and had received treatment from a mental health team while working as an assistant to the chaplain at the Nova Institution for Women in Truro. 'You've made good use of the time,' a panel member said. 'You've led a productive lifestyle.' As well, they were told Boudreau had been granted escorted day passes for the past seven years and participated in psychological risk assessments that determined she was at a very low risk to re-offend. But the panel also heard she is considered a high risk for entering into unhealthy, intimate relationships. Throughout the hearing, Boudreau spoke barely above a whisper. At times, she struggled to answer questions about how she would cope in certain situations. And she lost her composure several times, dabbing her eyes with a tissue as she sobbed. When asked to reflect on the impact her actions have had on the broader community, she struggled to respond. 'A great deal of consideration went into the impact on the community,' she said, drawing a deep breath. 'I have talked about it with several people .... And I feel like people are going to be hurting .... I don't know if there's anything I could do to mitigate causing more hurt or anger.' She also mentioned how her unescorted day passes allowed for a gradual reintegration into society. 'It would have been overwhelming to do this too much,' she said. 'It's allowed me to be gradually hopeful that I can do this.' But when she was asked to rate her overall progress in prison on a scale from 1 to 10, she said she rated herself at 6 or a 7. 'That means there's still work to be done,' a board member told the hearing as it drew to a close. 'The board thinks you're very conscious of the work that needs to be done on relationships, managing emotions and dealing with obstacles that can be highly stressful.' The board member said Boudreau's limited criminal history was offset by the nature and severity of her crime. 'The impact of your crime cannot be overstated,' he said. 'This impact remains very much alive ... And the board remains very mindful of the protection of society.' The board members decided they would review Boudreau's case in six months. They also said her UTA was conditional on her continuing with mental health treatment, avoiding contact with the victim's family and reporting any new relationships with men, and confirming whether they have parental responsibilities for anyone under 16. When asked if she had any additional information to share, Boudreau sobbed again as she acknowledged that many people in Nova Scotia are still hurting because of her actions. 'I realize that I can't undo it. I just want it known that I don't take this lightly at all.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 18, 2025. The Canadian Press
National Post
2 days ago
- National Post
N.S. mother who strangled daughter to death and dumped body gets 60-day unescorted leave
A Nova Scotia woman serving a life sentence for strangling her own daughter to death has been granted a 60-day unescorted temporary absence from prison, but was denied day parole. Article content Penny Patricia Boudreau will be living at a halfway house in an undisclosed location for the duration of the two-month release. Article content Article content 'Your criminal history is limited, however that has very little mitigating impact in terms of the overall history because of the nature, the severity and the circumstances of your crime,' Francois Levert, a member of the parole board, said Wednesday. Article content Boudreau murdered her 12-year-old daughter Karissa Boudreau on Jan. 27, 2008, later claiming it was to save her relationship with her then boyfriend, Vernon Macumber. The Crown later said he had no role in the crime. Article content Article content 'Holding a position of trust, you strangled the young victim and disposed of the body in the snow (beside the LaHave River) with hopes it would not be discovered,' according to a written decision earlier this year from the parole board regarding Boudreau. Article content 'Moreover, you concocted a story that she might have been abducted and made public pleas for her return. An exhaustive police investigation involving undercover agents led to your arrest. It was your position that your decisions were taken to save your intimate relationship with your partner.' Article content The 'paramount consideration' guiding Wednesday's decision is the protection of society, Levert said. Article content Article content Boudreau, now 51, has completed numerous escorted temporary absences from prison since they were first approved for her in 2018. Article content 'There's quite a bit of difference between a six-hour or seven-hour outing and a 60-day period,' Levert said. Article content 'The board believes that, at the current time, it is difficult to foresee … within two months … you'll be able to transition immediately' to day parole, he said. Article content The parole board can't 'assume things will go well,' Levert said. Article content While the board authorized the 60-day unescorted temporary absence for Boudreau, it wants to see how she does with that before giving her six months of day parole. On day parole, Boudreau would sleep at a halfway house, but she would be able to spend time in the community for work, education or treatment. Article content Article content During her 60-day release, Boudreau is to have no contact with several members of her victim's family that were identified only by initials at Wednesday's hearing. She must immediately report all relationships with men and disclose whether they have parental responsibility for children under 16. Boudreau must also follow a mental health treatment program.
