# Youngest Snowtown murderer to walk free after 26-year sentence as parole upheld

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- The Guardian, 2026-09-15 03:57 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/15/snowtown-murders-james-vlassakis-parole-decision-upheld-ntwnfb

> James Vlassakis, who pleaded guilty to four of the 11 Snowtown killings after becoming involved at 18, will be released after serving 26 years. South Australia’s court of appeal upheld the parole board’s decision, with release conditions still to be considered.