Britain’s Youngest Female Double Murderer Faces New Parole Bid in 2026
Shock Suffolk Murders Haunt the Nation
At just 15, Lorraine Thorpe shocked the UK by savagely murdering her father, Desmond Thorpe, 43, and family friend Rosalyn Hunt, 41, in chilling Suffolk attacks back in 2009. Alongside her accomplice Paul Clarke, 41, the pair unleashed horrific torture at the Old Bailey trial. Ms Hunt was reportedly attacked with a cheese grater and had salt poured into her wounds. Days later, Mr Thorpe was killed after threatening to go to the police.
Life Behind Bars—but Parole in Sight
Thorpe was locked up for life in 2010, with a minimum 14-year term. She became eligible for parole in August 2023 but was denied. Now, she’s due back before the Parole Board in February 2026 for a fresh bid for freedom.
Parole Board’s Top Priority: Public Safety
A Parole Board spokesperson said: “Parole Board decisions are solely focused on what risk a prisoner could represent to the public if released and whether that risk is manageable in the community.”
The upcoming hearing will be held behind closed doors, with a decision expected within 14 days.
