Summary
[Kevin Hiebert] never looked back. Now his whereabouts are a mystery, as Greek authorities search for the escapee. Hiebert's father, Dick, returned to his home in Texas over the weekend and has told friends he doesn't know where Kevin is.
At Hiebert's trial the following September, his Greek lawyer told Hiebert he could expect a sentence of three to five years, but the judges shocked the courtroom when they imposed a life sentence, with no eligibility of parole for 10 to 15 years, and a US$150,000 fine. Hiebert -- who had no prior criminal record -- immediately wanted to appeal the sentence, but was told that hearing couldn't be held until 2005 at the earliest. He was told that his best bet would be to apply for a transfer to Canada, where he could serve his sentence in a Canadian prison. To do that, he would have to sign away his right to appeal.[Michael Mercury] said Canada has a prison-transfer treaty with Greece and Hiebert has applied three times -- only to be rejected each time. Mercury said Greek officials told him the opposition came from Ottawa. Hiebert's incarceration has taken a toll on his family. His mother felt betrayed by the lifestyle he was living at the time and after his sentencing suffered a nervous breakdown. His parents have since separated and they've sold their home.See the full content of this document
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City Man at Large After Greek Jail Stint
Was serving life sentence for smuggling
A Winnipeg man serving a life sentence in a Greek prison for drug smuggling is now considered an international fugitive after vanishing last week following nine years in custody...See the full content of this document
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