In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Dean Williams, 62, has been granted parole and will be released from prison within weeks following a life sentence for murder. On appearing before the Parole Board for an oral hearing in March 2026, the defendant—formerly of Invicta House, Margate—was deemed suitable for release. It was reported that Williams, described as a monster of a man with little respect for women, strangled his disabled partner, Mary Malkin, in 2005 after a history of domestic violence.
The investigation established the vicious and calculated nature of Williams’ predatory conduct. Kent Police reported that Williams had a history of beating the mother-of-two and would hide her prosthetic leg to prevent her from escaping. The prosecution reported that Williams convinced Mary to leave the safety of a women’s refuge before attacking her again and killing her by strangulation. The investigation established that Williams chillingly slept beside Mary’s body before calling the police the next day and claiming someone else had killed her.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Williams was a serial woman beater who consistently manipulated his victims and the legal system. Maidstone Crown Court originally sentenced him to life with a minimum term of 20 years, though he successfully appealed his conviction in 2014 based on his mental state. The investigation established that upon retrial, he was found guilty of murder for a second time, with the court rejecting his excuses for the brutal killing in Margate.
The Parole Board noted that Williams became eligible for parole in 2023 and has now met the criteria for release back into the community. For his actions in Kent, Williams has spent over two decades incarcerated, but survivors and victim advocates have expressed concern over his history of recidivism. The judge noted during his trials that Williams showed a total lack of respect for women, treating his disabled partner with extreme cruelty before taking her life.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of Dean Williams is as follows:
- Custodial Sentence: Life (Sentenced 2005; Retried 2014).
- Current Status: Parole Granted (Release scheduled for early 2026).
- Licence Conditions: Life-long supervision by the National Probation Service.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are active (if applicable to specific charges).
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court following a Kent Police investigation.
- Criminal Record: Murder; Serial Domestic Abuse.
- Origin: Invicta House, Margate, Kent.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Williams will be managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) at the highest level of scrutiny upon his release in Kent. Due to the nature of his conduct in Margate, which involved the strangulation of a vulnerable disabled woman and a history of stalking and domestic violence, his management is a maximum priority for the Public Protection Unit. Authorities state that his life licence means he is subject to permanent, strict conditions, and any display of aggressive behaviour or unauthorized contact with women will result in his immediate return to prison.
As a convicted murderer on a life licence, Williams must comply with all requirements regarding his residence, employment, and relationships. Authorities state that his history of hiding his partner’s prosthetic leg and manipulating her to leave a refuge in Margate necessitates intense oversight of his future interactions. Any future attempt to engage in domestic abuse or fail to disclose his location to the authorities will result in immediate arrest and he will remain in prison for the duration of his life sentence.
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