Mother Faces Father of Her Dead Children | Montreal News

Seventeen years after murdering his own children, Guy Turcotte is seeking supervised temporary absences from prison — a move that could pave the way for future parole. Their mother, Isabelle Gaston, prepares to deliver a raw, emotional victim impact statement at his hearing on September 22nd, despite not feeling ready to face the man who destroyed her family. Once a respected cardiologist, Turcotte was sentenced to 17 years for killing his 5-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter in 2016. While experts say temporary releases can be vital for rehabilitation, safety concerns loom large given the brutality of his crimes. The Parole Board will de...