Kruse Wellwood, convicted of killing B.C. teen Kimberly Proctor, denied day parole after prison officials found disturbing sexual drawings and secret teen contact.
Parole Denied Again for Kimberly Proctor’s Killer
Fifteen years after the brutal murder of 18-year-old Kimberly Proctor shocked the Vancouver Island community, one of her killers has once again been denied freedom.
The Parole Board of Canada rejected Kruse Wellwood’s latest bid for day parole, citing ongoing sexual deviance, high risk of reoffending, and alarming new behavior behind bars.
A Crime That Shattered a Community
In 2010, Wellwood, then just 16, and his friend Cameron Moffat, 17, lured Kimberly to a home in Langford, B.C. What followed was an unthinkable act of violence. Over several hours, the pair tortured and murdered her before burning her body and leaving it under a bridge.
Both teens pleaded guilty the following year to first-degree murder and indignity to a body, each receiving a life sentence with no parole eligibility for 10 years.
A Disturbing Pattern Behind Bars
Despite undergoing therapy and rehabilitation programs, Wellwood’s behavior has continued to raise red flags. According to parole documents, a July 2024 psychological assessment found his risk of sexual and violent reoffending remains “high.”
Investigators also uncovered around 100 explicit and violent drawings in his prison cell—images depicting sexualized torture of women, pregnant women, and children. Each was accompanied by storylines filled with profanity and degradation.
Wellwood claimed the artwork was a harmless form of “fantasy” and a “healthy outlet.” The board disagreed, describing it as evidence of ongoing sexual deviance and sadistic interest.
Secret Messages and Broken Trust
Adding to the board’s concern, Wellwood was caught secretly communicating with someone claiming to be a 17-year-old girl. He failed to inform his case management team—something parole officers viewed as deliberate deception.
When confronted, he agreed to stop but insisted he had done nothing wrong. The parole board said this behavior showed a lack of honesty and cooperation, critical factors in assessing an inmate’s readiness for release.
Board’s Final Verdict: “Too Dangerous to Release”
In its late-September decision, the Parole Board concluded that Wellwood’s release would pose an undue risk to public safety.
“Your sexual preoccupation, deviant interests, and poor accountability indicate you have not made the necessary gains to mitigate risk,” the report stated.
Wellwood will remain incarcerated and may reapply for parole in the future. His co-accused, Cameron Moffat, was also denied both day and full parole earlier this year due to similar concerns.
A Painful Reminder for the Community
For many in Langford, the case continues to reopen old wounds. Kimberly Proctor’s death remains one of the most haunting crimes in B.C.’s history—an enduring reminder of how justice must balance rehabilitation with the safety of society.
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