Britain's youngest female double murderer denied parole
The parole board has agreed she can be transferred into an open prison instead.
Britain's youngest female double murderer will remain in prison, though transferred to an open prison following a Parole Board decision.
Lorraine Thorpe was convicted of the 2009 murders in Ipswich when she was just 15.
Together with 41-year-old Paul Clarke, Thorpe was involved in the brutal killing of Rosalyn Hunt and her father, Desmond Thorpe.
Their trial at Ipswich Crown Court in 2010 revealed the extent of Thorpe's involvement, including the savage beating of Ms Hunt, whose death spanned several days.
Her father, described as a "vulnerable" alcoholic, was smothered to prevent him from going to police about Hunt's murder.
Despite spending her entire adult life in prison, the Parole Board recently decided Thorpe, now 31, will not be released.
However, she will be tested in less restrictive conditions to assess her suitability for future release.
The sentencing judge in Ipswich, Mr Justice Saunders, described Thorpe as "manipulative" and noted that she found violence "funny and entertaining."
Paul Clarke, her co-defendant, died in prison in 2014.
The Parole Board stated: "After considering the circumstances of her offending, the progress made while in custody and the evidence presented at the hearing, the panel agreed that Ms Thorpe should not be released."
Thorpe's development in maturity and lack of violent behavior in custody were acknowledged, yet further evaluation remains necessary.
She will be eligible for another parole review moving forward.