Family of murdered B.C. girl reacts to news of killer’s prison pregnancy
VICTORIA — Family members of a teenage girl who was viciously beaten and drowned on Vancouver Island nearly two decades ago say they wish their relative’s killer well after a news report that she is pregnant in prison.
Reena Virk’s grandfather Mukand Pallan of Victoria, B.C., says he hopes becoming a mother will inspire Kelly Ellard.
“I hope she tries to get better and tries to be a better mother and live her life,” said Pallan from his home in Victoria. “I wish her well. That’s all.”
Pallan was reacting to a report from the Vancouver Sun that Ellard is eight months pregnant following a conjugal visit with her boyfriend, who is also currently behind bars.