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High-profile killer speaks after gag order lifted

Susan Neill-Fraser, who was convicted in 2010 of murdering partner Bob Chappell, has held her first in-depth interview since a gag order was dropped.

AAP · Oct 19

She was convicted of a murder she says she didn’t commit. Then AI hallucinations stopped her speaking out

Tasmania’s Parole Board used a document citing legal authorities that do not exist to stop Susan Neill-Fraser proclaiming her innocence

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25

Review launched after 'concerning' AI parole error

A state justice department is reviewing parole decisions after it was revealed conditions placed on murderer Susan Neill-Fraser had been justified by AI errors.

AAP · Sep 18

Media ban 'frustrates' convicted murderer on parole

Susan Neill-Fraser, who was found guilty of murdering her partner on their yacht, is challenging a parole condition preventing her from speaking to the media.

AAP · Sep 10, 2025

Political hiatus keeps media gag on killer granny

A grandmother who was convicted of murdering her partner on their yacht wants to overturn a parole condition preventing her from speaking to the media.

AAP · Aug 13, 2025

Susan Neill-Fraser's parole conditions published, as Bob Chappell's son reveals family's anguish

A parole board has published the reasons why it granted convicted murderer Susan Neill-Fraser freedom after 13 years — noting voracious interest in her case has come at the expense of victim Bob Chappell's family.

ABC News · Dec 15, 2022

Convicted Tas killer a 'polite' prisoner

Tasmania's parole board has published its reasons for releasing convicted murderer Susan Neill-Fraser, noting she was an engaged and polite prisoner.

AAP · Dec 15, 2022

Killer granny Susan Neill-Fraser released

Family and supporters of convicted murderer Susan Neill-Fraser will launch a fresh push to clear her name, after the 68-year-old was released from prison.

AAP · Oct 3, 2022

Convicted murderer Susan Neill-Fraser released from Tasmania's Risdon Prison on parole

Susan Neill-Fraser, one of Tasmania's most high-profile murderers, leaves prison after 13 years behind bars over the death of her partner in 2009.

ABC News · Oct 3, 2022

'No body, no parole' laws in spotlight ahead of convicted murderer Sue Neill-Fraser's release

A parole board decision will see convicted murderer Sue Neill-Fraser walk free — but that might not be the case if Tasmania followed the lead of other jurisdictions with 'no body, no parole' laws. So, how do they work?

ABC News · Sep 20, 2022