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16 September 2026

Australian 'bodies in the barrels' killer granted parole

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Australian 'bodies in the barrels' killer granted parole

James Vlassakis, convicted for his role in Australia’s infamous Snowtown serial killings, has been granted conditional parole after serving more than 27 years in prison.

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