Snowtown serial killer James Vlassakis to be released

Fading4 outlets reported this in 7 reports over 2 days - a further 1 report reprinted copy already published elsewhere

After publishing: 2 headlines quietly rewritten, 2 URLs changed4 changes

perthnow.com.auseen 17 Sept, 09:59headline rewritten
~~Snowtown serial killer to walk from prison on parole~~'Quiet' Snowtown serial killer to be released on parole
irrigator.com.auseen 17 Sept, 16:53URL changed
now resolves towww.irrigator.com.au/story/9350662/quiet-snowtown-serial-killer-to-be-released-on-parole/
perthnow.com.auseen 17 Sept, 23:17headline rewritten
~~Snowtown serial killer gets parole~~Snowtown serial killer parole defended
manningrivertimes.com.auseen 18 Sept, 05:52URL changed
now resolves towww.manningrivertimes.com.au/story/9350662/quiet-snowtown-serial-killer-to-be-released-on-parole/

original reportingcopies

Tue, 15 September 2026peak 6 reports on Tue, 15 September 2026Wed, 16 September 2026

What it is about

James Vlassakis Snowtown Robert Wagner John Bunting Snowtown, South Australia, Australia Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Australia Parole Board Parole Administrative Review Commissioner South Australia David Schaefer Australian Associated Australian SA victims' rights commissioner

Who published it, and when

original reportcopyedited after publishingfirst to report

ABC News (Australia)

perthnow.com.au

The Guardian World

manningrivertimes.com.au

irrigator.com.au

15 Sept, 02:49over 23 hours16 Sept, 01:55

How it spread - 6 original reports, 1 reprint

Tue, 15 September 2026
5 reports
- ABC News (Australia)02:49first to report
  Snowtown serial killer James Vlassakis to be released
  The state government unsuccessfully sought to block the parole of the youngest perpetrator behind the notorious "bodies in the barrels" killings.
- perthnow.com.au03:25edited after publishing
  'Quiet' Snowtown serial killer to be released on parole
  previously~~Snowtown serial killer to walk from prison on parole~~
  The youngest of the Snowtown killers has been described as demonstrating excellent behaviour in a judgment upholding a decision to release him on parole.
- perthnow.com.au03:39edited after publishing
  Snowtown serial killer parole defended
  previously~~Snowtown serial killer gets parole~~
  One of Australia’s most notorious serial killers, who was involved in the murder of 12 people, will be released on parole after his case was “carefully” considered.
- The Guardian World03:57
  Youngest Snowtown murderer to walk free from jail after 26-year sentence as parole upheld
  James Vlassakis was 18 when he became involved in the Snowtown killings, later pleading guilty to four of the 11 murders Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The youngest person jailed over the notorious Snowtown killings will walk free after serving a 26-year sentence behind bars. A decision to release James Vlassakis by South Australia’s Parole Board was upheld by the Parole Administrative Review Commissioner on...
- manningrivertimes.com.au05:49
  Snowtown serial killer to walk from prison on parole
  URL changednow www.manningrivertimes.com.au/story/9350662/quiet-snowtown-serial-killer-to-be-released-on-parole/
  Snowtown serial killer James Vlassakis will be released on parole after a review upheld a South Australian parole...
  1 reprint
  - irrigator.com.au15 Sept, 05:49their copy
Wed, 16 September 2026
1 report
- ABC News (Australia)01:55
  Release of Snowtown serial killer 'very distressing' for victims
  The decision to approve the release of Snowtown serial killer James Vlassakis on parole has come "as a shock" even though it was not unexpected, SA victims' rights commissioner says.