The source claimed the way in which McGreavy is allegedly being prepared for release is "underhand". But the fact that he used different methods suggests that he had time in between each of the killings to consider what he was going to do next. or the Home Office, tipped off the press about this, who photographed McGreavy wandering the streets in Liverpool. Newspaper reporters who covered the crimes in 1973 are still haunted by the horror of what they saw.

At the time, the city's MP said: "I have always been of the view that he should never have been released.

A local resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, has contacted Somerset Live to voice their concerns.

The results of this evaluation was never relayed to Mcgreavy’s parents, nor has ever been made public in the aftermath of his crimes.

Elsie was still in disbelief he was even allowed to apply for freedom;“This man took three children’s lives. McGreavy was quickly found by police and soon confessed but he seemed to have no explanation for his actions.

Neighbors became well acquainted with him, and despite his drinking problem (there were two occasions where David was arrested for his drunken behavior), said he was almost like a second father to the children.David McGreavy, now aged 65, has spent more than 40 years in prison, but has never offered any real explanation for his actions.