By Canadian Press

Wife Killer

Edmonton man convicted of killing pregnant wife allowed unsupervised prison leaves

Feb 13, 2020 | 9:40 AM

GRAVENHURST, Ont.- An Edmonton man found guilty of murdering his pregnant wife and dumping her body in a ditch nearly 15 years ago will be allowed to leave prison unsupervised to spend time with the couple’s now-adult daughter.

A Parole Board of Canada panel has granted Michael White four 72-hour unescorted temporary absences over nine months, one of which is earmarked for family time.

The remaining three will be dedicated to helping White familiarize himself with the city of Barrie and a halfway house there.

White and several family members, including his 18-year-old daughter, appeared relieved when the panel gave its decision on Wednesday afternoon following a hearing at the Beaver Creek Institution, the central Ontario federal prison where White is currently held.

White was convicted in 2006 of second-degree murder and offering an indignity to a dead body in the killing of his wife, Liana White.

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He was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 17 years.

He maintains his innocence, though the panel heard yesterday he has run out of legal avenues to challenge his convictions.

(The Canadian Press)