A infamous financial institution robber who terrorised South Australia over a 10-year crime spree has taken his personal life by way of a voluntary assisted dying (VAD) equipment simply two days after he was sentenced to 35 years in jail for his crimes.
Kym Parsons, 73, robbed 11 banks from 2004-2014, armed with a rifle and carrying a balaclava.
Nicknamed the ‘Bicycle Bandit’, he evaded seize for years till the police arrested him in October final yr.
He initially pleaded not responsible to the crimes, earlier than turning abruptly to confess to his crime spree on June 17.
On Monday, Supreme Courtroom Justice Sandi McDonald delivered her sentencing remarks, telling Parsons, who sat quietly within the dock from the remand centre, his conduct was ‘morally reprehensible’.
‘On the primary day on the ANZ Financial institution, in Could 2004, you noticed the fear in your victims’ eyes, and but you went again and repeated that conduct, again and again,’ Justice McDonald stated.
He pleaded responsible with simply weeks left to reside as most cancers corroded his bones and mind.
NewsWire has confirmed Parsons died at 12.15pm on Wednesday at a facility close to the Flinders Medical Centre.
He transferred to the ability from jail on Tuesday afternoon.
SA Well being granted him entry to VAD earlier than his responsible plea and sentence, however wouldn’t reveal particulars about his case.
The ‘Bicycle Bandit’, Kym Allen Parsons (pictured), 73, took his personal life after being sentenced for his crimes
Parsons was handed a 35-year sentence for his robberies dedicated over a 10-year interval
‘We don’t touch upon particular person purposes made for a VAD allow to guard affected person confidentiality,’ an SA Well being spokeswoman informed NewsWire.
‘Legislated eligibility standards have to be met to entry this system, together with having a sophisticated terminal sickness.’
South Australia legalised the controversial process, which allows somebody to take their very own life after assembly a set of eligibility standards, in 2021.
To be eligible in South Australia, two unbiased medical doctors should assess a affected person to have a terminal situation with lower than six months left to reside.
There aren’t any prohibitions on prisoners accessing the process.
