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Snowtown Serial Killer James Vlassakis to Be Released After Parole Challenge Fails

Snowtown killer James Vlassakis is set for release after a legal battle, despite his role in four murders and the shocking Bodies-in-Barrels case that horrified Australia.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

Australian court rules to release youngest serial killer in notorious Snowtown murders

One of the three serial killers involved in Australia’s notorious Bodies-in-Barrels murders is set to be released

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Youngest Snowtown murderer to walk free from jail after 26-year sentence as parole upheld

James Vlassakis was 18 when he became involved in the Snowtown killings, later pleading guilty to four of the 11 murders

The Guardian - AU · Sep 15

Notorious pedophile to be released from jail - for now

A pedophile ex-magistrate will be released on home detention but could still go back to prison if a court rules in favour of a bid to indefinitely detain him.

AAP · May 20

'Vile, horrific': bid to indefinitely detain pedophile

A state government will try to prevent the release of a pedophile and former magistrate, claiming he cannot control his behaviour and remains a public threat.

AAP · Mar 4

Families' relief as Snowtown killer's parole overturned

Notorious Snowtown killer James Vlassakis' parole approval has been overturned by a retired judge, who said his crimes were "gross" and "disgustingly unusual".

AAP · Dec 15, 2025

Vote looms as strike closes courts, locks down prisons

A strike that has shut a state's courts and forced prisons into lockdown remains unresolved, with union members expected to vote on possible further action.

AAP · Dec 11, 2025

Bill to restrict abortions later in pregnancy defeated in South Australia after emotional debate

Amendment would have watered down law to allow abortion only where it would save life of mother or another foetus, or for significant risk of abnormalities

The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2025

New street gang laws 'unfairly target children'

Street gangs will be treated similarly to outlaw motorcycle gangs under new laws that advocates warn unfairly target children and young people.

AAP · Nov 2, 2025

Strict secrecy over Snowtown killer's parole review

A hearing on a bid to stop the release of Snowtown killer James Vlassakis on parole will be held privately, the commissioner overseeing the process has ruled.

AAP · Oct 31, 2025