Colin Pitchfork: Who is the convicted child rapist about to have parole hearing

A grieving mother has called for the government to throw away the key after it was announced that double child murderer Colin Pitchfork has been granted a fresh parole hearing as the Justice Secretary seeks an urgent meeting over the decision. Pitchfork, 63, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 30 years later reduced to 28 for raping and strangling 15yearold schoolgirls Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth in 1983 and 1986. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the worlds most freethinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independentlyminded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best o