UK’s youngest female double murderer learns fate after Parole Board hearing | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGeorge LithgowTuesday 24 February 2026 18:04 GMTThorpe was convicted alongside Paul Clarke and sentenced to a minimum of 14 years behind bars for the murders (Suffolk Police)Lorraine Thorpe, Britain's youngest female double murderer, will not be released from prison following a recent Parole Board decision.She was 15 years old when she killed her father, Desmond Thorpe, and Rosalyn Hunt in separate incidents in 2009.Thorpe was convicted alongside Paul Clarke and sentenced to a minimum of 14 years behind bars for the murders.The Parole Board stated that Thorpe, now 31, needs to be tested in less restrictive prison conditions before being considered for release.While noting her 'general maturation' and reduced risk of violence, the panel agreed she should not be released but could be moved to an open prison.In fullBritain’s youngest female double murderer Lorraine Thorpe could move to open prisonThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in