Convicted Killer Luka Magnotta Transferred to Medium-Security Prison

Convicted killer Luka Magnotta has been transferred from a maximum-security prison to another institution, according to recent reports. Magnotta, who is serving a life sentence for the brutal murder of Chinese student Jun Lin in Montreal in 2012, has been moved to a medium-security facility as confirmed by the Correctional Service of Canada.

The Correctional Service stated that Magnotta met the specific criteria for the transfer to a medium-security prison back in 2022. The specific location of his transfer has not been disclosed, but it is described as a facility with a well-defined perimeter, high-fences, and strict 24/7 surveillance by armed officers.

In documents submitted to the Federal Court in January 2022, Magnotta had sought a transfer to a medium-security prison after being held at the Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec since his conviction. The court battle was an attempt to compel his relocation, indicating his desire for a change in his confinement situation.

The Federal Court filing revealed that Magnotta’s primary goal is to ensure the public’s safety and balance various factors, including rehabilitation, public safety risks, humane treatment, and victim rights. The Correctional Service of Canada confirmed that they review inmate security classifications every two years and place them in corresponding institutions based on the evaluation.

Magnotta’s eligibility for parole is set for June 4, 2034, for day parole, and the full parole eligibility is on June 4, 2037. However, these dates do not guarantee his release if granted a parole hearing. Magnotta was convicted of first-degree murder in 2014 and is serving a life sentence with no chance of parole for 25 years.