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Outrage as Freed Killer Lives in House

Despite moving away from Waterloo Primary School, controversy continues to follow released killer John Lewthwaite after it was discovered that he is now living in a house.

The Carr government will review its policy on released prisoners in response to public outcry after the discovery that the current lax regulations allow prisoners the luxury of living in a house after their release.

Sources in the Parole Office admitted that it was common practice for prisoners to move into some form of accommodation after they are freed, although not always a house. The policy is, under review, as many critics have suggested accommodating released prisoners in jails.

The move was slammed by Kerry Chikarovski, who pointed out that little Nicole couldn't live in a house any more and therefore neither should Lewthwaite. Friends of the victim's family joined the community outcry. "Melissa used to love houses, especially corridors, bathrooms and staircases. The thought that she can no longer enjoy them is very sad, and the thought of that monster living in a house is just sickening."

Kerry Chikarovski also pointed out that Lewthwaite committed the crime in a house and that being surrounded by one again may cause him to repeat his crime. A spokesperson for the opposition leader said "If Kerry was here today she would have said that such surroundings may undo any rehabilitation that he may have accidentally received in the NSW jail system."

But Carr immediately called Chikarovski's possible statement just another example of the Opposition Leader's ignorance. "If Kerry knew anything about this state, she would know that there was no chance rehabilitation in its jail system," he said.

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