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Dean Daniel Kelsie, 49, Hired Killer For HAMC Serving Time For Murder Since 2003 Blows Through 5 Jobs In A Year In 2022 While On Parole. Criminal Record Since 1992 Includes Theft, Assaults, Assaults Causing Bodily Harm, Uttering Threats, Robbery ...
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Hells Angels hitman who killed in Dartmouth prefers EI to work
Chris Lambie | Posted: July 25, 2023, 1:55 p.m. | Updated: a day ago | 6 Min Read
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Sean Simmons, right, who was killed in 2000, and Hells Angels member David 'Wolf' Carroll. - Herald file
Sean Simmons, right, who was killed in 2000, and Hells Angels member David 'Wolf' Carroll. - Herald file
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A Hells Angels hitman who killed a man in Dartmouth would rather collect Employment Insurance than work while on day parole.
Dean Daniel Kelsie shot Sean Simmons, a 31-year-old father of two from Lower Sackville, in the head Oct. 3, 2000, in the lobby of a Trinity Avenue apartment building.
“Upon your return to the community, you quickly took steps to get a job. However, you lost that job in December 2022 because of conflicts with a colleague. In fact, you have had to change jobs five times in 2022 due to the same problem,” said his recent parole decision.
“Since that time, you have demonstrated a low motivation to return to the job market, mainly because you struggle to work with colleagues and would like to benefit from the money provided by Employment Insurance.”
'Will end shortly'
Kelsie has been getting $1,500 in Employment Insurance benefits for the past few months, “but this help will end shortly,” said the July 21 decision granting Kelsie another six months of day parole.
“A letter provided by your lawyers regarding the federal segregation class action confirms that you will receive some money by the end of August or early September 2023.”
Kelsie’s plan to open his own business hit a snag when, after three months of prep work with a professional development advisor, his project was refused by a program with a name that was redacted from the parole decision.
Simmons’ relatives are still dealing with his killing.
'Opening the wounds'
“In their submissions, victims describe the pain they experience to this day caused by the murder of their loved one. They express their concerns regarding your release back into the community and their fear that you would return to their community,” said the parole board.
“They are tired of opening the wounds by writing declarations to the board. They express concerns regarding what they perceive as lack of insight, remorse and accountability on your part. They feel that they will never know peace now that you are out in the community. They asked the board to deny full parole.”
Kelsie, now 49, has been serving a life sentence since March 2003, for conspiracy to commit murder and second-degree murder, and was convicted in 2008 and 2015 for assaults in jail.
'Strong to survive'
“You punched and kicked two inmates. You describe these offences as fights you claim to have won. You noted that the victims were willing to fight you and that you acted the way you did to put an end to a conflict. You explained that you had no choice as you had to be seen as strong to survive.”
“Your criminality is persistent, multifaceted and mainly against other individuals."
- Parole board
Kelsie was arrested in April of 2001 for killing Simmons.
“There is some disagreement over the exact motives and circumstances of the offence,” said the parole board.
“The homicide was apparently considered a contract killing carried out on behalf of a criminal organization.”
Affair led to hit
Hells Angels member Neil Smith ordered the hit because Simmons allegedly had an affair in the early 1990s with the mistress of the president of the Halifax chapter of the outlaw motorcycle gang.
Kelsie, one of four people charged in the killing, was handed a life sentence in March 2003 for conspiracy to commit murder. That was later downgraded on appeal to second-degree murder and Kelsie has been eligible for full parole since July 2019.
Besides the killing, Kelsie’s criminal record, which dates back to 1992 that includes theft, assaults, assaults causing bodily harm, uttering threats, robbery, mischief, obstructing a peace officer and drug trafficking.
“Your criminality is persistent, multifaceted and mainly against other individuals,” said the parole board.
Committed murder on probation
“In the past, you showed serious difficulty to comply with your probation order. You also have several entries in your criminal record for failures to comply. The murder was committed while you were on probation.”
Kelsie went through a spousal assault risk assessment in May of 2021 after his partner reported she was the victim of his psychological violence.
Kelsie, who lives in a halfway house, has been on parole since September of 2021.
More stability needed
This past January, the board turned down Kelsie’s request for full parole saying that “many areas had to be stabilized (employment, finances, mental health, interpersonal relationships, your romantic relationship and your attitude).”
This past February, Kelsie, who identifies as Metis, completed a community maintenance program for Indigenous offenders
“Even if your collaboration is difficult at times, you are showing your ability to respect rules and regulations, and no breaches of conditions are noted after more than 21 months in the community, which shows that you are functioning well within a structure and under supervision.”
'Antisocial personality disorder'
Kelsie still resists counselling, said the parole board.
“Your (case management team) notes that your antisocial personality disorder is very present, which complicates supervision, and additional verification measures were proven to be necessary during recent weeks.”
The decision – which comes from the Quebec arm of the parole board – doesn't say where Kelsie is living in a halfway house.
“His family members continue to suffer, more than 20 years later, from your actions.”
- Parole board
Girlfriend 'attentive'
Kelsie’s still got a romantic partner who has helped him weather situations that were bothering him at the halfway house.
Over the last five months, he’s had leave privileges to see her as well as telephone contact. “She has also proven to be attentive to the structure she can provide for you. Many phone calls were made to her for curfew checks, and your presence was always confirmed.”
But the couple had problems last year but patched things up.
University plans
Kelsie’s “plan during the next months is to attend university as a part-time student,” said the parole board.
“You were authorized to register as an independent student and could start classes in September 2023.”
Despite his preference for collecting EI, the parole board told Kelsie to keep looking for work "as you have to occupy your time constructively before you begin school.”
The board decided Kelsie won’t “present an undue risk to society” on his continued day parole, though it wasn’t forgetting he helped to kill Simmons.
'Continue to suffer'
“His family members continue to suffer, more than 20 years later, from your actions,” said the parole board.
It also noted the violence Kelsie demonstrated behind bars and the November 2022 psychological risk assessment that pegged his risk of violent recidivism as moderate to high.
“All of this warrants the board to exercise caution in your case. That said, you have not demonstrated any physical violence since 2019,” said the parole board.
“Your behaviour in the community has not been perfect, and your attitude continues to remain problematic at times. You have had significant trouble keeping employment in the community because you have had a difficult attitude and have trouble working with others.”
https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/news/hells-angels-hitman-who-killed-in-dartmouth-prefers-ei-to-work-100876820/
A DAY I WON'T FORGET
THE LAST DAY OF MY LAST OPERATION
HELLS ANGEL NEIL SMITH AND VICTIM SEAN SIMMONS
On this date, Halifax Regional Police Department will be concluding their
investigation, which used the services of H-885 (Derry) in the agent capacity.
They will be arresting three local persons for first degree murder and at the
same time arresting a full patch member of the Hells Angels. This member is
the person who ordered the murder of Sean Simmons to occur. The charging
of the Hells member is significant and will have a tremendous impact on the
overall criminal activity within the metro area.
—Corporal Al Comeau
April 17, 2001
STEVE GAREAU - Released in 2018 after the judge stayed what would have been 3rd trial.
DEAN KELSIE - Sentenced reduced to second degree murder in 2019. (now eligible for parole)
WAYNE JAMES - Sentenced to life in prison where he currently remains.
NEIL SMITH - Sentenced to life in prison where he currently remains.
https://www.paulderry.ca/post/a-day-i-won-t-forget-1
https://books.google.com/books?id=lIX4DwAAQBAJ&pg=PT7&lpg=PT7&dq=simmons+murder+hells+angels&source=bl&ots=1g--3a4Aws&sig=ACfU3U1wjh1FjlFYsIOUPNACwB9Mmy1lXw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjOp6Cv-LCAAxVQk4kEHTAKCpo4ChDoAXoECAIQAw#v=onepage&q=simmons%20murder%20hells%20angels&f=false Paul Derry was involved with the killing which he describes here and also a police agent and informer and kicked out of the witness protection program for 13 breaches of the rules.
https://gay.hfxns.org/ReflectionsHellsAngels He and his wife have become Christians Paul Derry drove the getaway car. https://discover.rbcroyalbank.com/chatter-that-matters-rcmp-informant-paul-derry-lifts-the-curtain-on-crime-the-hells-angels-and-witness-protection/ He is battling cancer and became an informer at 15
Hells Angels hitman who killed in Dartmouth prefers EI to work
Chris Lambie | Posted: July 25, 2023, 1:55 p.m. | Updated: a day ago | 6 Min Read
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Sean Simmons, right, who was killed in 2000, and Hells Angels member David 'Wolf' Carroll. - Herald file
Sean Simmons, right, who was killed in 2000, and Hells Angels member David 'Wolf' Carroll. - Herald file
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS
SaltWire Today - Thursday, July 27, 2023 | SaltWire
Play: SaltWire Today - Thursday, July 27, 2023 | SaltWire
Watch on
A Hells Angels hitman who killed a man in Dartmouth would rather collect Employment Insurance than work while on day parole.
Dean Daniel Kelsie shot Sean Simmons, a 31-year-old father of two from Lower Sackville, in the head Oct. 3, 2000, in the lobby of a Trinity Avenue apartment building.
“Upon your return to the community, you quickly took steps to get a job. However, you lost that job in December 2022 because of conflicts with a colleague. In fact, you have had to change jobs five times in 2022 due to the same problem,” said his recent parole decision.
“Since that time, you have demonstrated a low motivation to return to the job market, mainly because you struggle to work with colleagues and would like to benefit from the money provided by Employment Insurance.”
'Will end shortly'
Kelsie has been getting $1,500 in Employment Insurance benefits for the past few months, “but this help will end shortly,” said the July 21 decision granting Kelsie another six months of day parole.
“A letter provided by your lawyers regarding the federal segregation class action confirms that you will receive some money by the end of August or early September 2023.”
Kelsie’s plan to open his own business hit a snag when, after three months of prep work with a professional development advisor, his project was refused by a program with a name that was redacted from the parole decision.
Simmons’ relatives are still dealing with his killing.
'Opening the wounds'
“In their submissions, victims describe the pain they experience to this day caused by the murder of their loved one. They express their concerns regarding your release back into the community and their fear that you would return to their community,” said the parole board.
“They are tired of opening the wounds by writing declarations to the board. They express concerns regarding what they perceive as lack of insight, remorse and accountability on your part. They feel that they will never know peace now that you are out in the community. They asked the board to deny full parole.”
Kelsie, now 49, has been serving a life sentence since March 2003, for conspiracy to commit murder and second-degree murder, and was convicted in 2008 and 2015 for assaults in jail.
'Strong to survive'
“You punched and kicked two inmates. You describe these offences as fights you claim to have won. You noted that the victims were willing to fight you and that you acted the way you did to put an end to a conflict. You explained that you had no choice as you had to be seen as strong to survive.”
“Your criminality is persistent, multifaceted and mainly against other individuals."
- Parole board
Kelsie was arrested in April of 2001 for killing Simmons.
“There is some disagreement over the exact motives and circumstances of the offence,” said the parole board.
“The homicide was apparently considered a contract killing carried out on behalf of a criminal organization.”
Affair led to hit
Hells Angels member Neil Smith ordered the hit because Simmons allegedly had an affair in the early 1990s with the mistress of the president of the Halifax chapter of the outlaw motorcycle gang.
Kelsie, one of four people charged in the killing, was handed a life sentence in March 2003 for conspiracy to commit murder. That was later downgraded on appeal to second-degree murder and Kelsie has been eligible for full parole since July 2019.
Besides the killing, Kelsie’s criminal record, which dates back to 1992 that includes theft, assaults, assaults causing bodily harm, uttering threats, robbery, mischief, obstructing a peace officer and drug trafficking.
“Your criminality is persistent, multifaceted and mainly against other individuals,” said the parole board.
Committed murder on probation
“In the past, you showed serious difficulty to comply with your probation order. You also have several entries in your criminal record for failures to comply. The murder was committed while you were on probation.”
Kelsie went through a spousal assault risk assessment in May of 2021 after his partner reported she was the victim of his psychological violence.
Kelsie, who lives in a halfway house, has been on parole since September of 2021.
More stability needed
This past January, the board turned down Kelsie’s request for full parole saying that “many areas had to be stabilized (employment, finances, mental health, interpersonal relationships, your romantic relationship and your attitude).”
This past February, Kelsie, who identifies as Metis, completed a community maintenance program for Indigenous offenders
“Even if your collaboration is difficult at times, you are showing your ability to respect rules and regulations, and no breaches of conditions are noted after more than 21 months in the community, which shows that you are functioning well within a structure and under supervision.”
'Antisocial personality disorder'
Kelsie still resists counselling, said the parole board.
“Your (case management team) notes that your antisocial personality disorder is very present, which complicates supervision, and additional verification measures were proven to be necessary during recent weeks.”
The decision – which comes from the Quebec arm of the parole board – doesn't say where Kelsie is living in a halfway house.
“His family members continue to suffer, more than 20 years later, from your actions.”
- Parole board
Girlfriend 'attentive'
Kelsie’s still got a romantic partner who has helped him weather situations that were bothering him at the halfway house.
Over the last five months, he’s had leave privileges to see her as well as telephone contact. “She has also proven to be attentive to the structure she can provide for you. Many phone calls were made to her for curfew checks, and your presence was always confirmed.”
But the couple had problems last year but patched things up.
University plans
Kelsie’s “plan during the next months is to attend university as a part-time student,” said the parole board.
“You were authorized to register as an independent student and could start classes in September 2023.”
Despite his preference for collecting EI, the parole board told Kelsie to keep looking for work "as you have to occupy your time constructively before you begin school.”
The board decided Kelsie won’t “present an undue risk to society” on his continued day parole, though it wasn’t forgetting he helped to kill Simmons.
'Continue to suffer'
“His family members continue to suffer, more than 20 years later, from your actions,” said the parole board.
It also noted the violence Kelsie demonstrated behind bars and the November 2022 psychological risk assessment that pegged his risk of violent recidivism as moderate to high.
“All of this warrants the board to exercise caution in your case. That said, you have not demonstrated any physical violence since 2019,” said the parole board.
“Your behaviour in the community has not been perfect, and your attitude continues to remain problematic at times. You have had significant trouble keeping employment in the community because you have had a difficult attitude and have trouble working with others.”
https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/news/hells-angels-hitman-who-killed-in-dartmouth-prefers-ei-to-work-100876820/
A DAY I WON'T FORGET
THE LAST DAY OF MY LAST OPERATION
HELLS ANGEL NEIL SMITH AND VICTIM SEAN SIMMONS
On this date, Halifax Regional Police Department will be concluding their
investigation, which used the services of H-885 (Derry) in the agent capacity.
They will be arresting three local persons for first degree murder and at the
same time arresting a full patch member of the Hells Angels. This member is
the person who ordered the murder of Sean Simmons to occur. The charging
of the Hells member is significant and will have a tremendous impact on the
overall criminal activity within the metro area.
—Corporal Al Comeau
April 17, 2001
STEVE GAREAU - Released in 2018 after the judge stayed what would have been 3rd trial.
DEAN KELSIE - Sentenced reduced to second degree murder in 2019. (now eligible for parole)
WAYNE JAMES - Sentenced to life in prison where he currently remains.
NEIL SMITH - Sentenced to life in prison where he currently remains.
https://www.paulderry.ca/post/a-day-i-won-t-forget-1
https://books.google.com/books?id=lIX4DwAAQBAJ&pg=PT7&lpg=PT7&dq=simmons+murder+hells+angels&source=bl&ots=1g--3a4Aws&sig=ACfU3U1wjh1FjlFYsIOUPNACwB9Mmy1lXw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjOp6Cv-LCAAxVQk4kEHTAKCpo4ChDoAXoECAIQAw#v=onepage&q=simmons%20murder%20hells%20angels&f=false Paul Derry was involved with the killing which he describes here and also a police agent and informer and kicked out of the witness protection program for 13 breaches of the rules.
https://gay.hfxns.org/ReflectionsHellsAngels He and his wife have become Christians Paul Derry drove the getaway car. https://discover.rbcroyalbank.com/chatter-that-matters-rcmp-informant-paul-derry-lifts-the-curtain-on-crime-the-hells-angels-and-witness-protection/ He is battling cancer and became an informer at 15
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