Brief
Parole Board revokes release of man convicted of killing two Manitoba women
Parole Board cites suspected drug trafficking and risk to vulnerable populations as reasons for revoking Lamb's release.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Canada's Parole Board has withdrawn statutory release for Shawn Lamb, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the 2012 killings of Indigenous women Carolyn Sinclair and Lorna Blacksmith, according to a release from the board reported by the Winnipeg Free Press.
What happened
Lamb was granted statutory release in November 2025 after serving two‑thirds of a 20‑year sentence. The board now says he breached multiple conditions, including alleged involvement in drug trafficking and interactions with vulnerable groups, and judges his risk to the community as no longer manageable.
What the reports add
The board’s decision notes that Lamb initially complied with conditions, volunteering and attending health appointments, but mid‑March 2026 his behaviour changed. The release states that his actions, while not beyond his control, reflect “wilful poor decisions that place the public at risk.”
What was said
The board’s statement reads, “The board revokes your statutory release as it has determined risk is undue. Your actions are not beyond your control, yet you continue to wilfully make poor decisions that place the public at risk.” The Winnipeg Free Press quoted this wording directly.
How it came about
Lamb had previously told police he struck Sinclair with an axe handle and strangled both victims, then wrapped the bodies in plastic and left them in alleys. He was initially arrested in the death of a third woman, Tanya Nepinak, but charges were stayed for lack of evidence. After his 2025 release, he was required to live in a halfway house, avoid drugs and alcohol, and report relationships. The board’s revocation follows a review of his compliance with those conditions.
Key facts
- Shawn Lamb pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the 2012 deaths of Carolyn Sinclair and Lorna Blacksmith. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Lamb was granted statutory release in November 2025 after serving two‑thirds of a 20‑year sentence. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The Parole Board revoked his release in October 2026, citing suspected drug trafficking and risk to vulnerable populations. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The board said Lamb’s risk to the community is no longer manageable and described his decisions as wilful and harmful. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Lamb was originally ordered to live in a halfway house, avoid drugs and alcohol, and report relationships. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Parole board revokes release for man who killed Manitoba women”
