The parole bid by Stuart Campbell, who was convicted of murdering 15-year-old Danielle Jones, has sparked renewed public outrage and intensified the family’s ongoing quest for justice. Now 66, Campbell was found guilty in 2002 of abducting and killing his niece, yet he has consistently refused to reveal the location of her body, leaving Danielle’s family in a painful state of grief without closure.
Danielle vanished on June 18, 2001, while walking to a bus stop near her home in East Tilbury, Essex. Despite a high-profile investigation and extensive searches, her remains have never been found. Campbell’s second attempt at parole comes after a rejection in 2022, when authorities deemed him too dangerous to be released. The Parole Board has confirmed that it is currently reviewing his application, which has ignited outrage among the public and Danielle’s family, who feel that justice has yet to be served.
Linda Jones, Danielle’s mother, remains steadfast in her demand for Campbell to take responsibility. “He needs to face what he’s done to our family. Until he tells us what happened, he has no right to freedom,” she said, highlighting the need for closure for those who loved Danielle.
Adding to the outcry, Campbell’s twin brother, Alix Sharkey, has called on him to break his silence. In his 2022 book, My Brother the Killer, Sharkey criticized Campbell’s refusal to disclose the truth, stating, “Even murderers can say, ‘I’m sorry.’ Danielle’s parents deserve answers, a place to mourn. My brother must stop being a monster and start acting like a human being.”
This case underscores ongoing discussions about the eligibility for parole for convicted murderers who withhold vital information. Danielle’s family and supporters argue that Campbell’s silence should disqualify him from consideration, keeping the focus on justice and accountability.
