A 73-year-old man from Nova Scotia, Douglas Worth, has been released on parole after serving 35 years for the 1987 murder of a 12-year-old girl in Ontario. Worth, classified as a high-risk offender, is currently residing in Dartmouth, a suburb of Halifax.

Worth was convicted of the second-degree murder of Trina Campbell in Brampton, Ontario. Following his release, Halifax Regional Police confirmed that he is prohibited from contacting children or his victims, must abstain from drugs and alcohol, and is required to report all relationships.

Worth's criminal history dates back to 1968 and includes various offenses such as break-ins and motor vehicle theft. Notably, he was sentenced to eight years for the 1978 rape of an Indigenous girl in Ontario, being released just months before Campbell's murder.

The circumstances surrounding Campbell's murder are well-documented. In December 1987, she was living in a group home after having run away from foster care multiple times. When she failed to return on December 11, authorities initially suspected she had run away again. However, as months passed without credible leads, the case was handed over to homicide detectives.

Inspector Rod Piukkala stated that police were unaware of Worth's presence in the area, saying, "We had no idea this sadistic predator had moved into our area." Worth had moved into a downtown boarding house near where Campbell was last seen.

In March 1988, Worth asked a woman named Mary Kelly to help him move evidence related to a crime. He was seen returning from a ravine area with a hockey bag, which he later had cleaned by Kelly's teenage son, Shawn.

Shawn eventually sought help from his school guidance counselor, revealing details about the stain in the rental car and Worth's admission of having killed a man. This information led police to investigate further, ultimately linking Worth to Campbell's murder.

Authorities located the rental car and discovered evidence that would contribute to the case against Worth. His release has raised concerns among the community, given his violent past and the nature of his crimes.