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<\/p>\nSnowtown murders accomplice Mark Ray Haydon, 66, was released on parole in May 2024 to live in the community under strict supervision.<\/p>\n
Vlassakis was also a key prosecution witness against John Bunting and Robert Wagner, who were found guilty of 11 and 10 murders respectively.<\/p>\n
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Emergency services personnel at the rear of a house during the investigation into the murders.Credit: Bryan Charlton<\/p>\n
Both are serving life sentences with no chance of parole.<\/p>\n
Vlassakis would be moved to the pre-release centre \u201cprovided there is no request to review our decision\u201d, Nelson said.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThere is a 60-day period which would enable either the attorney-general or the commissioner for victims rights or the police commissioner to apply for a review,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
South Australia\u2019s Commissioner for Victims Rights, Sarah Quick, said the decision would \u201cunderstandably bring fresh pain and anger to those who have already suffered beyond measure\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese individuals are not only worn down by their trauma, but also by the ongoing criminal justice processes,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe prospect of Mr Vlassakis re-entering the community is a difficult reality for the victims and will require a significant emotional adjustment, adding to an already unbearable burden.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must never forget that \u2013 for the friends, family and loved ones of murder victims \u2013 the impact of the killing does not end simply because a prison term has ended. It is something they live with every day for the rest of their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
A suppression order on images of Vlassakis remains in effect, and there has been a high level of secrecy regarding his imprisonment.<\/p>\n
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