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

Summary by ABC Australia
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.

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Former state prosecutor slams decision to grant serial killer parole

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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.

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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
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