Jasmine Richardson Timeline: from the 2006 Triple Murder to Her Absolute Discharge in 2016
By Elena Rostova
Richardson's journey through custody departed from ordinary prison life. Housed at the Edmonton Young Offender Centre and later receiving intensive treatment at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, she underwent thousands of hours of therapy, clinical assessments, and academic coursework.
| Phase & Date | Supervision Status | Court Findings & Developments |
|---|---|---|
| 2006, 2007 | Pre-Trial Detention | Arrested in Saskatchewan; tried and convicted of three counts of first-degree murder in Medicine Hat. |
| 2008, 2011 | Secure Custody (IRCS) | Confined to youth mental health institutions in Edmonton; diagnosed with conduct disorder and depressive traits. |
| 2011, 2014 | Conditional Community Living | Transitioned to a group home and independent residence; enrolled in university courses under strict curfews. |
| 2015 | Expanded Freedoms | Curfew lifted by Alberta Court of Queen's Bench; psychiatric teams report low risk of future violence. |
| May 2016 | Absolute Discharge 2016 | Full completion of 10-year term; adult probation rejected; permanent anonymity sealed under YCJA. |
Clinicians treating her noted significant developmental changes as she reached her late teens. Early psychiatric assessments cataloged severe oppositional defiance, lack of empathy, and an unhealthy fixation on Steinke. By 2011, evaluators observed that as the cognitive immaturity of early adolescence receded, Richardson expressed profound grief and guilt over her family's death. She pursued post-secondary education in Calgary and Edmonton, maintaining stable social relationships that did not reflect anti-social tendencies.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
