Kerry Sim, formerly Kelly Ellard, had her day parole revoked by the Parole Board of Canada in June due to recent threatening behavior towards staff at her community residential facility, failing to comply with rules, and taking non-prescribed medication from another inmate. Sim was first granted day parole in 2017 in connection with the 1997 death of Reena Virk.
Kerry Sim, formally Kelly Ellard, has day parole revoked due to recent behaviour
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Kerry Sim, formerly Kelly Ellard, had her day parole revoked by the Parole Board of Canada in June due to recent threatening behavior towards staff at her community residential facility, failing to comply with rules, and taking non-prescribed medication from another inmate. Sim was first granted day parole in 2017 in connection with the 1997 death of Reena Virk.
Trending- 1 1997: Reena Virk killed in Saanich
- 2 2017: Kerry Sim first granted day parole
- 3 October (prior to Jan arrest): Day parole extended
- 4 January (prior to June suspension): Sim arrested for breaching parole conditions
- 5 June (prior to July 14, 2025): Parole Board of Canada suspends Sim's day parole
- 6 July 14, 2025: News report on parole revocation
- Kerry Sim's day parole is revoked, meaning she is returned to custody
- Sim is unable to see and care for her children
What: Kerry Sim (formerly Kelly Ellard) had her day parole revoked.
When: Day parole suspended in June (prior to July 14, 2025); first granted day parole in 2017; arrested in January (prior to June suspension) for breaching parole conditions; Reena Virk killed in 1997.
Where: Canada (Parole Board of Canada, community residential facility); Saanich, British Columbia (where Reena Virk was killed).
Why: Due to threatening behavior towards staff, failing to comply with facility rules, and taking non-prescribed medication from another inmate. The Parole Board cited 'significant deficits in managing the risk related to poor emotions management, substance misuse, and negative associates.'
How: The Parole Board of Canada reviewed Sim’s case and decided to suspend her day parole after reviewing her recent behavior and habits.