[joeysteele]

Well no, it would be more desirable for him to not be released.

However, he was sentenced to life with the order to serve at least 20 years.
Then I believe later around 2008/9 he had the order of at least 20 years reduced to 18.

That means he's served 27 years.
So within the law, he's eligible to be released and 9 years over the term directed.

Awful crime but no matter how unsavoury it is, he is eligible and over the time, to be granted parole.
Let's hope he's really kept under rigid supervision once out.
Awful for the family of his tragic victim.