LAW STUDENT JAILED FOR 16 YEARS FOR HIS FATHER'S MURDER NOW MOVES TO OPEN PRISON
Mark Alexander, a student studying law, was found guilty of the murder of his father, Samuel Alexander, in September 2010.He received a life sentence with a minimum term of 16 years.
During the trial, it was revealed that Alexander had killed his 70-year-old father at their home in Drayton Parslow and had buried his body in concrete within the garden.
Despite maintaining his innocence and challenging the conviction through multiple appeals, the verdict was confirmed.
Recently, Alexander was transferred to an open Category D prison, making it possible for him to be considered for release, although he continues to deny involvement in the crime.
This transfer was notable because, historically, decisions generally kept him in more secure, closed conditions due to his refusal to admit guilt.
Alexander had accused his father of being controlling and had expressed a desire to move to London with his girlfriend, completely unaware of the events leading up to his incarceration.
Additionally, he was involved in other criminal activities such as identity fraud, including the use of fake identities to obtain property and credit.
Investigators uncovered that his father operated under multiple aliases and was engaged in illicit dealings.
Despite the tragic nature of his father's death, the parole board noted Alexander's behavior and development during his time in prison, where he earned two law degrees and participated in several rehabilitation programs.
However, he has not acknowledged responsibility for the murder.
He is scheduled for a further parole hearing in 2026 to assess his eligibility for release on conditional license under strict terms.
