Justice Delayed, Again: The Paradox of Parole for a Snowtown Killer The rejection of James Vlassakis's appeal has set in motion the release from prison of one of the perpetrators of the notorious Snowtown murders.
This development raises questions about the nature of justice and the efficacy of Australia's parole system. The Snowtown murders, which took place in 1999, shocked the nation with their brutality.
Eleven people were killed by Vlassakis and his co offenders, leading to widespread outrage and a major overhaul of the Australian prison system.