Kelly Ellard, now known as Kerry Sim, one of British Columbia’s most notorious killers, has been re-arrested on accusations of breaching at least one of her parole conditions. The arrest took place on Tuesday in South Surrey, where she had been living in a halfway house. It is still unclear if she remains in custody.
Sim was convicted of second-degree murder for the 1997 killing of 14-year-old Reena Virk. She, along with a group of teens, beat Virk before Sim and another individual drowned her. Sim received a life sentence, but in 2017, she was granted periodic day parole, which was renewed in October 2024. At the time, the Parole Board of Canada mentioned that Sim had recently shown some remorse and victim empathy.
Her parole conditions include avoiding drugs and alcohol, refraining from contacting the Virk family, following a treatment plan, and reporting any intimate relationships. It has yet to be revealed which specific condition she is accused of breaching.
Sim, who had two children while incarcerated, has sparked public interest again with her re-arrest. Correctional Service Canada has not disclosed further details due to privacy regulations.
