It’s been almost 30 years since his sister was killed in cold blood by the serial killer in Frankston, and now Troy Fream is finally ready to tell his version of the story.
Paul Denyer, 50, was sentenced to life in prison without parole, but was later appealed and reduced to a 30-year probation period, which means he can be released in 2023.
In 1993, Denyer murdered Natalie Russell, Elizabeth Stevens, and Deborah Fream, also known as Debbie, in the Frankston area.
Paul Denyer, 50, was sentenced to life in prison without parole, but later appealed and his sentence was reduced to a period of 30 years without parole. (new)
Stevens, 18, was killed by Denyer after getting off a bus on her way home from the library on June 11.
On July 8, Seaford’s mother, Fream, was killed when Denyer ambushed her in her car.
Fifteen days later, Natalie, 17, was murdered on her way home from school.
Debbie’s brother, Troy, is speaking now to make sure Denyer is not released on parole.
“She was very close to everyone, she was my protector at school, she was my older sister,” she told 9News.
“Members of our family are buried underground, covered in dirt and this bag of dirt comes out of a cell.”
Debbie’s brother, Troy Fream, is speaking now to make sure Denyer is not released on parole. (new)
Nearly 30 years later, Denyer, now identified as Paula, is approaching an opportunity for freedom.
“I’m sorry if he is released, people will live in fear again,” Fream said.
Called the Frankston serial killer, the 51-year-old will be entitled to parole next year.
“It has destroyed every moment where you should be happy,” Fream said.
“It has devastated us and we are not the only family.”
The women’s family and friends have commented on Denyer’s upcoming possible release.
Last year, they concentrated outside the state parliament.
Paul Charles Denyer, whom he now identifies, will be eligible for parole next year. (Supplied) The killings impacted the Frankston community. (new)
Russell’s ex-boyfriend and now Liberal Democrat MP David Limbrick said more needed to be done to ensure Denyer was not released.
“What we’re asking for is a kind of government reassurance that it can never hurt another woman,” Limbrick said.
“We need the government to take some kind of action here.”
A petition calling for Denyer to remain behind bars has garnered nearly 30,000 signatures in six months.
The petition’s creator and old friend of Stevens said it was incredibly important to get as many signatures as possible.
The Adult Parole Board may consider him for Denyer’s early release in June 2023. (New)
“Every few years, when your parole hearing comes back,” he said.
“It simply came to our notice then.
“It’s something they shouldn’t go through on their own.”
The Attorney General said it was a matter for the independent Adult Parole Board.
The board said it was not allowed to comment.
“He’s an evil man and he doesn’t belong in the public eye,” Fream said.