A Derbyshire Constabulary Appeal has commenced following the escape of Vincent Lee who previously ignited a fire that resulted in the death of a grandmother in her bed, marking his second prison escape.
Vincent Lee has evaded capture for over 72 hours after failing to return to the open jail where he was serving a life sentence for the murder of Ann Worrell, aged 43.
He was discovered to have ignited her unconscious body on her bed in Galon Uchaf, Merthyr Tydfil, in June 1986, and was sentenced to life imprisonment at Swansea Crown Court in April 1987.
The police have initiated an appeal after the murderer did not return to HMP Sudbury in Derbyshire following a temporary release on license.
Vincent Lee, 67, had previously escaped from prison seven years prior.
Mandy, the daughter of his victim, articulated her revulsion at the fact that her mother’s murderer is once more at liberty.
She wrote: ‘Just been informed that the monster that murdered my mother has once again gone on the run from day release yesterday.
‘Been advised to phone 999 if he’s spotted anywhere. He’s a danger to society. If seen contact the police immediately.’
The grief-stricken mother said that Vincent Lee’s escape had ‘torn apart’ her family.
‘It’s terrifying for us knowing that he is still on the run somewhere’.
Lee is described as white and 5ft 5ins tall and with bald hair.
He was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt, grey Nike tracksuit bottoms, black boots and blue and black glasses.
Derbyshire Constabulary said in a statement: ‘We are appealing for information after a convict failed to return to HMP Sudbury.
‘Vincent Lee did not return to the open prison on Thursday 7 August after a period of temporary release on licence.
‘He is serving a life sentence for murder.’
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