James Vlassakis, Snowtown murderer, begins pre-release monitoring
James Vlassakis is 46 years old. He was one of four people involved in the Snowtown serial murders. He has now entered Adelaide's pre-release centre after his parole was approved.
Vlassakis received a life sentence with a 26-year non-parole period for his role in killings between 1992 and 1999. He killed Fred Brooks, Gary O'Dwyer, David Johnson and his half-brother Troy Youde.
The South Australian government tried to block his parole in September. But the Parole Administrative Review Commissioner approved his release.
Vlassakis will spend up to 12 months at Adelaide Pre-release Centre. The Parole Board will watch his progress and set his release conditions.
Those conditions include a curfew and movement limits. He cannot leave South Australia without permission.
He cannot contact victims' families. He must avoid areas near their homes.
He must take required drug and alcohol tests. He must also receive psychological help.
Why it mattersOne of Australia's most infamous killers is about to enter the community. The conditions are meant to control ongoing risk.
AustraliaAustralian criminal justice milestone; South Australian crime and victims' families; public safety management of high-profile offender.
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