The man who brutally raped and nearly killed a young, pregnant woman in Banff, Alta., more than a decade ago will remain behind bars.
Albert Muckle was declared a dangerous offender after being found guilty of sexual assault and attempted murder.
He attacked the woman in July 2005, leaving her for dead.
A passerby came across the 20-year-old's partially-clothed, bloodied, bruised and unconscious body hours later, and she was left in a vegetative state long after the attack.
Since being handed an indeterminate sentence with the dangerous offender designation in 2006, Muckle has had his case reviewed by the Parole Board twice.
His case was reviewed again this week, and the Board has once again denied day parole and full parole.
The board notes Muckle has been moved between institutions and has been involved in "numerous documented incidents" including threats, throwing things and using contraband substances, concluding it would be too risky to allow him out in any way.
The board also notes his threatening behaviour is aimed particularly toward female staff.
It was determined in this week's hearing that Muckle remains a "high risk" to re-offend, citing a lack of program completion, unabated criminal activity and an unrealistic release plan as main drivers for the decision.
He also has a history of psychiatric difficulties and self-harming behaviours, and still takes very little responsibility for his actions.
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