Snowtown serial killer James Vlassakis’s release on parole subject to further review

Another review will be held to decide whether Snowtown serial killer James Vlassakis should be released on parole. Vlassakis was the youngest of four perpetrators convicted for his role in the notorious “bodies-in-the-barrels” killings, which rocked Australia at the turn of the century. Last year, South Australia’s Parole Board granted Vlassakis release on parole. However,…

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Olympic bronze medallist Jenny Simpson undergoes CPR after collapsing during event

American Olympic bronze medallist and world champion 1,500m runner Jenny Simpson collapsed after suffering a medical episode while pacing a mile group at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina. Simpson underwent CPR at the track and an automated external defibrillator was also used before taking her to the hospital. The 39-year-old Simpson was taking part…

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