The family of a Montreal woman murdered nearly 20 years ago says they want better communication from the parole board after learning their daughter’s killer was granted increased freedoms.

Sébastien Simon was convicted of first-degree murder in the killing of 17-year-old Brigitte Serre, who was stabbed 72 times during a gas station robbery on Jan. 25, 2006 in St. Leonard, in east-end Montreal.

Simon was recently granted five days a week of escorted temporary absences, up from two days a week, allowing for up to 40 hours a week to take part in a community service program for one year.

Darlene Ryan, Brigitte’s stepmother, said seeing that change in conditions left the family outraged, as they have steadfastly fought against increased freedoms and a return to a Quebec institution for Simon

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