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The parents of murdered English student Joanna Parrish said they would continue their "quest for justice" after the man suspected of her killing was jailed. | The parents of murdered English student Joanna Parrish said they would continue their "quest for justice" after the man suspected of her killing was jailed. |
Michel Fourniret, 66, was sentenced to life in prison for the rape and murder of seven girls in France. | Michel Fourniret, 66, was sentenced to life in prison for the rape and murder of seven girls in France. |
Fourniret was made an official suspect in the Parrish case in March 2008. | Fourniret was made an official suspect in the Parrish case in March 2008. |
Miss Parish's parents attended the hearing and said: "We must wait to see if Fourniret is to be charged in connection with her death." | |
Miss Parish, 21, from Gloucester was raped and murdered in Auxerre in 1990 while working as a trainee teacher. | Miss Parish, 21, from Gloucester was raped and murdered in Auxerre in 1990 while working as a trainee teacher. |
'Kindness and hope' | 'Kindness and hope' |
Roger Parrish and Pauline Sewell said in a joint statement: "Our hearts go out to the families of the victims of this killer. We are grateful to them for the support. | Roger Parrish and Pauline Sewell said in a joint statement: "Our hearts go out to the families of the victims of this killer. We are grateful to them for the support. |
"We would like to acknowledge the kindness and message of hope from around the world over the last 18 years." | "We would like to acknowledge the kindness and message of hope from around the world over the last 18 years." |
Fourniret stalked and killed young women aged 12 to 21 between 1987 and 2001. | Fourniret stalked and killed young women aged 12 to 21 between 1987 and 2001. |
Monique Olivier, 59, was also convicted for helping Fourniret with some of the killings and sentenced to life. | Monique Olivier, 59, was also convicted for helping Fourniret with some of the killings and sentenced to life. |
The verdict closes a two-month trial. | The verdict closes a two-month trial. |
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