Former DPP 'Astonished' Parole Granted to Snowtown Killer James Vlassakis

Former state prosecutor slams decision to grant serial killer parole

Pressure is mounting to appeal the parole granted to James Vlassakis, who killed four people in the 1990s.

Former DPP 'astonished' parole granted to Snowtown killer James Vlassakis

South Australia's Police Commissioner says he has not yet made a decision on whether to challenge the parole of Snowtown murderer James Vlassakis — but former top prosecutor Stephen Pallaras says he is "astonished" the parole board "would even consider" releasing him.

SA authorities weigh appeal after parole granted to Snowtown killer James Vlassakis

James Vlassakis, the youngest of the four men involved in South Australia’s notorious “bodies-in-the-barrels” Snowtown murders, has been granted parole by the SA Parole Board, prompting strong public interest and a pending review decision by authorities. Vlassakis, sentenced to life for his role in the murders of four of the 11 victims between 1992 and 1999, became eligible for parole after serving a 26-year non-parole period due to his cooperat…