MONTREAL — The Parole Board of Canada has revoked the parole of Jeremiah Valentine, a man previously convicted in the 2005 Toronto Boxing Day murder of a 15-year-old girl. The board's decision, released in late October, cites new allegations related to a recent homicide in Montreal.

According to the decision, Valentine is accused of shooting another man this past summer after attempting to initiate a romantic relationship with the victim's partner. The board's report states, "A dispute arose between you and the victim, because you tried to initiate a romantic interaction with his partner. You left the premises but came back 20 minutes later with a firearm. You discharged the weapon at the victim."

The incident occurred on July 15 in downtown Montreal, where Valentine now faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of Abdeck Kenedith Ibrahim. His case is scheduled to return to court in January, as confirmed by the Quebec Crown prosecutor’s office. The report notes that while the victim was known to law enforcement, there was no prior connection between him and Valentine.

Valentine had previously pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in 2009 for the death of Jane Creba, a 15-year-old girl who was caught in crossfire during a gang shootout in Toronto. This incident took place near the Eaton Centre mall during what was referred to as the city’s "year of the gun."

In an earlier decision that granted him parole, the board highlighted a psychological assessment from August 2021, which indicated a 76 percent chance of violent recidivism within five years of release. Despite this, the board noted that Valentine had shown "observable and measurable" changes while incarcerated and was making efforts to lead a pro-social life.

Initially, Valentine appeared to be adjusting well to life outside prison, residing in a supervised apartment and paying rent on time. However, the recent allegations prompted the board to revoke his parole. They expressed concern about the new charge, stating, "The board also finds this new charge is directly linked to your offence cycle, that is to resolve conflict with violence, by discharging a firearm at your rival."

The decision also pointed out that Valentine allegedly violated a condition of his release that prohibited him from possessing firearms. The board emphasized that his actions posed a risk to public safety, stating, "Your unscrupulous actions demonstrate your lack of concern for public safety."

Ultimately, the board concluded that releasing Valentine would present an undue risk to society. The report was first published on November 4, 2025.