Snowtown killer's outing from prison 'sickening', victim's nephew says
James Spyridon Vlassakis, one of four people convicted over the Snowtown murders, has been granted parole. A relative of one of the victims has condemned his move to the Adelaide Pre-Release Centre.
The nephew of one of the victims of the Snowtown murders, Ron Lane, expressed his distress upon seeing serial killer James Vlassakis out in public. Vlassakis left the Adelaide Pre-release Centre on a recent morning, marking the beginning of his 12-month stay there. This facility aids prisoners in their reintegration into society.
Ron Lane, who is the nephew of murder victim Barry Lane, found the sight of Vlassakis to be "sickening." He stated that seeing Vlassakis left him with flashbacks, causing him fear of encountering him in public. Ron Lane, who was only seven years old when his uncle was killed, described Vlassakis' return to the community as a failure of the justice system.
He believes that the parole conditions are insufficient to ensure public safety. Lane emphasized that the quick release of Vlassakis is an unsettling reality, as it does not bring closure to the families of the victims. The Parole Board had previously granted Vlassakis parole, but the state government attempted to halt the decision, which was ultimately upheld.
Vlassakis pleaded guilty to the murders of Fred Brooks, Gary O'Dwyer, David Johnson, and his half-brother Troy Youde. The Parole Board chair, Frances Nelson KC, stated that Vlassakis would be subject to standard parole conditions, including a curfew, restricted movements, and drug and alcohol testing.
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